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Jan 24, 2018 · Thome is the first player voted into the Hall by the BBWAA to have the Indians as his primary team since 1976 (Bob Lemon), and he gives Cleveland 13 Hall of Famers overall. Sandy Alomar Jr., who roomed with Thome during Spring Training early in their careers with the Indians, was thrilled for his former teammate.
Jul 27, 2018 · "Jim is one of the nicest guys ever to play the game," agreed Brian Dozier, a minor league invitee to training camp during Thome's tenure with the Twins. "He took the time to talk to me, to watch ...
James Howard "Jim" Thome (Template:PronEng; born August 27, 1970 in Peoria, Illinois) is an American Major League Baseball designated hitter for the Minnesota Twins. Thome was originally drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 13th round of the 1989 MLB Draft. He made his Major League debut on September 4, 1991 as a third baseman against the Minnesota Twins. He was 2 for 4 in that game, with ...
Jul 28, 2018 · On July 3, 1999, in the second game of a doubleheader against the Kansas City Royals, Thome launched a fastball to center field. Gravity finally corralled it 511 feet from home plate. The ball ...
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Two notable Jim Thome dual autographs from his playing days include 2006 Upper Deck Sweet Spot, paired with Ken Griffey Jr., and in 2007 Upper Deck Premier with Willie McCovey to celebrate Thome reaching 500 home runs. One of Jim Thome's most valuable modern cards is a super short-printed variation in 2012 Topps Update.
Aug 27, 2023 · 3. The 500 club. Sept. 16, 2007. To get to 600 homers, one must reach the 500 milestone first. And in typical Thome fashion, his came with a little extra flare. As a member of the White Sox, Thome entered the bottom of the ninth with the game tied at 7 against the Angels and a runner on first.
