Jim Abbott

MLB pitcher

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Guest Picks: Jim Abbott

Monday, April 16, 2012

Former Yankees pitcher Jim Abbott was on the Lopate Show recently to discuss his career and pitching his 1993 no-hitter, despite having been born without a right hand. He also revealed that he's a fan of Downton Abbey. Find out what else Jim Abbott's been listening to and reading.

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Pitcher Jim Abbott

Monday, April 16, 2012

Major league pitcher Jim Abbott talks about his unlikely success story—he was born without a right hand, but chose a profession that didn’t allow him to hide his disability. He’s remembered for throwing one of the most dramatic no-hitters in major-league history, in September at Yankee Stadium. His new memoir is Imperfect: An Improbable Life.

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