WWII is coming to a close, and in a small town in Alabama, young Jimmy "Gimpy" Johnson struggles. His future is bleak. After being given a rough hand in life - born into poverty, a father in the war, and a permanent limp after a bicycle accident - his incredible smarts help him make it to college. While studying and working part-time at a newspaper, he exploits his talent. The ability to forecast the final scores of sporting events even before...