His life story was featured in a network TV show in which he played the lead .
In 1951 , while managing the Buffalo Bisons , Toporcer became blind after a fifth operation to save his failing eyesight was unsuccessful .
Toporcer 's life story was featured in a network TV show in which he played the lead .
In 1951 , while managing the Buffalo Bisons , Toporcer became blind after a fifth operation to save his failing eyesight was unsuccessful .