No one has faced or conquered a unique life challenge the way Jim Abbott did on his way to a career as a major-league pitcher.
Deal with life the Abbott way
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In September 1993 while with the New York team, Jim Abbott had a no-hit against the Cleveland Indians at Yankee Stadium.
Fans marveled at the sight of Jim Abbott balancing a fielder’s mitt on the end of his right arm, firing a fastball and then slipping the glove on his throwing hand to field his position.
A first-round draft pick of the California Angels, Jim Abbott went directly from the Olympics to the big leagues.
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