Milwaukee Buzz - May 6, 2008
With his playing days over, Abbott still inspires
A decade removed from his career as a big-league pitcher, Jim Abbott now works as a motivational speaker. He visits Milwaukee Friday to speak at the IndependenceFirst Power Lunch at the Midwest Airlines Center.
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Sports - May 23, 2008
Abbott an Inspiration to All
“Daddy, do you like your little hand?” With that question from his then 4-year old daughter, former Major League pitcher Jim Abbott was suddenly facing what he now says was the toughest speaking engagement of his life. Having entered that preschool class room as a triumphant suc...
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