BubbaFest Bike Tour: See the Keys with pedal power Sep 30, 2009
By JIM ABBOTT - The Orlando Sentinel. If you're Lance Armstrong, biking is a test of endurance and will. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Abbott and Righetti chat with fans Aug 16, 2009
Jim Abbott (1993) and Dave Righetti (1983) each threw a no-hitter for the Yankees ... Yankees: Jim Abbott will be up first for your questions ... Jim Abbott: Well, they are both very special. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
No-Hitter Trio to Appear at Last Licks in New York City Aug 13, 2009
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y., Aug. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Last Licks, an affiliate of Steiner Sports (), will be hosting former New York Yankees pitchers Dave Righetti, Dwight Gooden and Jim Abbott for a public signing Saturday, August 15 at the New York City location on 2(nd) Avenue and East 93(rd) Street. Related Quotes. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Sportsbeat: Lane differently abled Jul 30, 2009
The coach, who had witnessed one-handed Jim Abbott s no-hitter pitching for the Yankees, was inspired by Abbott s phenomenal feat and admitted that that was one of the motivating factors in his recruiting the one-handed basketball player. The full scholarship isn t being given out of pity, though. (Needham Tab, MA)
Todd overcomes the odds Jul 12, 2009
And Jim Abbott s poster was on Jake s wall. Like Todd is doing now, Abbott overcame a major obstacle in his life and became a Major League Baseball player despite being born without a right hand. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Relive Yanks' great pitching performances Jun 16, 2009
A new 6-DVD set by Major League Baseball Productions chronicles them: , which brings you the actual broadcasts of the perfect games of Don Larson, David Wells and David Cone, and the no-hitters of Dave Righetti, Jim Abbott and Dwight Gooden ... Jim Abbott's No-Hitter, Sept. 4, 1993 vs. Cleveland Born without a right hand, Abbott went from college straight to the Majors and never looked back. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
ASU's Mike Leake Named Finalist For Golden Spikes Award Jun 3, 2009
Former Major League stars that have captured the award include Robin Ventura ('88), Jim Abbott ('87), Will Clark ('85), Dave Magadan ('83), Terry Francona ('80), Tim Wallach ('79), and Bob Horner ('78). . (Pac-10.org)
Kyle Bellamy Named Golden Spikes Award Semifinalist May 27, 2009
Former Major League stars that have captured the award include Robin Ventura ( 88), Jim Abbott ( 87), Will Clark ( 85), Dave Magadan ( 83), Terry Francona ( 80), Tim Wallach ( 79), and Bob Horner ( 78). About USA Baseball. (Hurricanesports.com)
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Wednesday, May 06, 2009. Local school sports roundup. (The Herald-Palladium)
Local school sports roundup May 7, 2009
Wednesday, May 06, 2009. Published: Wednesday, May 6, 2009 1:09 PM EDT HS Softball. (The Herald-Palladium)
Abbott's message: Life is full of amazing possibilities Apr 17, 2009
Except for the fact that he was born without a right hand. Abbott, though, didn't let the disability quell his love of sports. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Sports auction raises money for local hospital Apr 5, 2009
The fourth annual Syracuse University Sport Management Club Charity Sports Auction was held in the Carrier Dome Thursday night, and was highlighted by former New York Yankee Jim Abbott's keynote address and the 2009 Perseverance in Sports Award ... It featured one autographed Jim Abbott baseball. (Daily Orange, NY)
Even down, they're definitely not out Apr 4, 2009
"We're a little bit older, a little bit more experienced and a little more familiar with the National League now.''After stumbling through a 10-22 record in spring training last year, the Brewers got off to a 15-6 start in their first season in the NL. Heading into July, they were well within striking distance of the eventual NL Central Division champion Houston Astros with a 43-37 record (second place, six games back).But their shortcomings caught up with them over the next two months and by... (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Jim Abbott to speak at Goodwill dinner Apr 1, 2009
Posted: Wednesday, April 01, 2009 Former major league pitcher Jim Abbott will be the keynote speaker for Goodwill Industries' 118th annual dinner April 16. Now an advocate for persons with disabilities, Abbott is scheduled to speak at the 6:30 p.m. dinner at the Marina Inn Center in South Sioux City. (Sioux City Journal)
Brewers'new pitching coach shares experience Mar 21, 2009
The Brewers' top four starting pitchers are Steve Woodard, Scott Karl, Jim Abbott and Pulsipher. Woodard, the most pleasant surprise of the spring, has allowed just three solo home runs and a walk in 12 1 3 innings. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Grich, Finley in Angels camp as instructors Mar 10, 2009
"That was a nice 0-for-12 with about 10 broken bats against Finley, followed by Jim Abbott and Mark Langston," said Scioscia, wincing. Scioscia has had the chance to relive that nightmare fully this spring: The first two former Angels in camp for their one-week stint as guest instructors were Abbott and Langston. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Jim Abbott will keynote Goodwill Industries dinner Feb 9, 2009
Posted: Monday, February 09, 2009 SIOUX CITY -- Jim Abbott, former major league pitcher and advocate for persons with disabilities, will keynote Goodwill Industries 118th annual dinner at 6:30 p.m. April 16 at the Marina Inn Center in South Sioux City. Abbott enjoyed a professional baseball career despite having only one hand. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Warriors take second in area Feb 8, 2009
Titans who advanced to sections included Dyllan Greene (119, third place), Richard Taylor (125, second), Austin Marlow (130, second), Austin Brooks (135, second), Jim Abbott (145, third), Joseph Wingate (171, third) and Jordan Crowe (215, third). Defending Class A state champions Jefferson finished first, followed by East Jackson, Banks County and Dawson County. (Athens Banner-Herald)
