Teacher, coach, principal, husband, parent and powerful speaker, Kent Stock is also the man who coached the 1991 Norway High School baseball team during their now-famous final season. As depicted in the 2007 film, The Final Season, the nationally recognized Norway baseball team came together under inauspicious circumstances. They defied the odds under the leadership of then first-year head baseball coach, Kent Stock, and proceeded to win Norway’s 20th state title.
Kent began his career in Belle Plaine, Iowa where he became well known and respected as both a teacher and coach. While scouting a game he met the head coach of nearby Norway, Iowa’s famous baseball team, Jim Van Scoyoc, who agreed to interview Kent for an assistant coach position that had just opened up in Norway. Over the years, Norway, a tiny community of less than 600, defied statistical probability by producing 16 professional baseball players and countless college players. Baseball was pivotal in this small Iowa town.
Friday MARCH 7th doors at KING THEATER open at 6 pm. Brief intro by Kent followed by the FINAL SEASON movie. TICKETS $5 at the door, cash or card accepted. Movie will also be shown Saturday 7 pm.
Sunday, March 9 LECTURE & display opening at the BP Area Museum at 3 pm. Refreshments and Q&A following.
Hope to see you there !