EPISODE · Dec 22, 2020 · 58 MIN
Jim Abbott’s extraordinary baseball career
from The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien · host Chicago Sports Network
Former White Sox pitcher Jim Abbott has one of the most unique stories in baseball history. Born without a right hand, Jim played and excelled in the major leagues, even throwing a no-hitter. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Jim to discuss his life and career including his no-hitter in Yankee Stadium, his incredible comeback with the White Sox in 1998 and more. This is a story that will inspire you. (2:50) - Abbott explains why he was "born this way" (9:21) - How he was able to pitch with one hand (18:05) - How he reacted to the attention he received and how it impacted him (20:15) - Throwing a no-hitter at Yankee Stadium (31:30) - Going 2-18 in 1996 and being out of baseball for a year (39:50) - His remarkable comeback with the White Sox (48:40) - Abbott looks back at his career
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Former White Sox pitcher Jim Abbott has one of the most unique stories in baseball history. Born without a right hand, Jim played and excelled in the major leagues, even throwing a no-hitter. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Jim to discuss his life and career including his no-hitter in Yankee Stadium, his incredible comeback with the White Sox in 1998 and more. This is a story that will inspire you.(2:50) - Abbott explains why he was "born this way"(9:21) - How he was able to pitch with one hand(18:05) - How he reacted to the attention he received and how it impacted him(20:15) - Throwing a no-hitter at Yankee Stadium(31:30) - Going 2-18 in 1996 and being out of baseball for a year(39:50) - His remarkable comeback with the White Sox(48:40) - Abbott looks back at his career
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