So Close

I was thinking today about a story Malcolm Black told me while we were at his house.
His grandfather went to the Olympics as a boxer and tied for third place. Nowadays they give both the third place people a bronze medal. But back then they flipped a coin.
His grandfather lost the coin toss. ( I hate it when that happens.)
So he went home, gave up boxing, and became a doctor. He helped tons of people and everyone loved him.

Now doesn't that remind you of a movie? I've been trying for two months to think why that story sounded familiar, and I finally figured it out. (I know. I'm a little slow. I'm not even going to tell you where the missing house turned up.)

So did you think of the same movie I did? Come on, Jamie, I know you know this one.