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	Jim Abbott - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		James Anthony Abbott (born September 19, 1967), was a Major League Baseball pitcher for the California Angels, the New York Yankees, the Chicago White Sox, and the Milwaukee Brewers from 1989 to 1998.
		Abbott was born in Southfield, Michigan and moved to Flint, Michigan shortly afterwards.
		Abbott's best season was in 1991, when with the California Angels he won 18 games while posting an ERA of 2.89, finishing third in the American League Cy Young Award voting.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Jim_Abbott (897 words)

	Jim Abbott -- Won 87 games and pitched a no-hitter
		Jim Abbott was born without a right hand, but was able to put together an effective career as a major league pitcher.
		Abbott had a stand-out career with the University of Michigan and was the first baseball player to win the Sullivan Award, an honor given to the nation's top amateur athlete.
		Abbott responded with a no-hitter on Sept. 4 against the Cleveland Indians.
	www.historicbaseball.com /players/a/abbott_jim.html (288 words)

	Speakers Platform Speakers Bureau: Jim Abbott, Speaker On: Athletics/Sports, Inspiration, Goal Setting, Motivation
		Jim won many awards while at Michigan including the 1988 Big Ten Jesse Owens Athlete of the Year Award and was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 2004.
		Abbott was invited to throw out the first pitch at game 7 of the 2002 World Series and recently participated in his first Yankees Old Timers Day.
		Jim has been distinguished as the March of Dimes Athlete of the Year twice and has received the Academy Awards of Sports Courage Award, the Freedom Forum's Free Spirit Award, the 1991 Victory Award, the 1992 Tony Conigliaro Award and the 2005 Roy Campanella Memorial Award.
	www.speaking.com /speakers/jimabbott.html (773 words)

	Jim Abbott Quotes by Baseball Almanac
		Abbott, 31, was released last Friday by the Milwaukee Brewers, who recently had dropped him from the rotation.
		All Abbott knows about his future is this: He and his wife, Dana, and their 2½-year-old daughter, Madeleine, will spend time this summer in Harbor Springs.
		Abbott, with a career mark of 87-108, was one of the American League's best pitchers in 1991-92, when he posted a sub-3.00 ERA each season.
	www.baseball-almanac.com /quotes/jim_abbott_quotes.shtml (3434 words)

	Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
		Abbott, who was born without a right hand, captivated people's attention with his unique pitching style, overcoming his disability to become an outstanding pitcher at the University of Michigan.
		Abbott went 22-26 in his first two seasons, but he broke through in 1991, going 18-11 with a 2.89 ERA, finishing third in the American League's Cy Young Award vote.
		Abbott lives in Southern California with his wife and two young daughters, but he keeps himself involved with baseball through an affiliation with the Angels, the team with which he started his career, working with young pitchers in Spring Training.
	www.mlb.com /mlb/features/alumni/abbott_jim.html (679 words)

	Biography - Jim Abbott, Motivational Speaker, One Handed Baseball Pitcher and Motivational Keynote Sports Business ...
		Abbott led the Wolverines to Big Ten titles in his freshmen and junior years and won the prestigious Golden Spikes Award, presented annually to the outstanding college baseball player in the United States.He had a career record of 26 wins and 8 losses at the school.
		Jim Abbott was invited to throw out the first pitch at game 7 of the 2002 World Series and recently participated in his first Yankees Old Timers Day.
		Jim Abbott was one of only three pitchers during the 1980s to win his first professional game at the major league level.
	www.jimabbott.info /biography.html (1398 words)

	New York Yankees News
		Abbott uses the line about the Hall of Fame, he says, as an entry point to detailing his hardships -- beginning with being born without a right hand -- and how he didn't let them stand in his way.
		Abbott went quickly from the University of Michigan to the Seoul Olympics to the California Angels, a franchise with which he maintains a close connection to this day.
		Abbott spent the first four years of his career with the Angels -- highlighted by an 18-11 record with a 2.89 ERA in 1991 -- then returned to them in 1995-96.
	newyork.yankees.mlb.com /NASApp/mlb/nyy/news/nyy_news.jsp?ymd=20041223&content_id=925598&vkey=news_nyy&fext=.jsp (1120 words)

	Jim Dandy
		Jim's dream was to play in the major leagues, even though he had been born without a right hand.
		Jim also was the starting quarterback and punter for his high school's football team, and led his intramural basketball league in scoring.
		Jim holds the major league record for most wins in a season (12) by a rookie who went straight to the big leagues without spending time in the minors.
	learning.turner.com /efts/bball/jimdandy.htm (1216 words)

	CBS News \| Brewers Release Jim Abbott \| December 13, 1999 05:19:01
		Jim Abbott, who amazed and inspired baseball fans by reaching the major leagues despite having only one hand, has been released by the Milwaukee Brewers.
		Abbott (2-8) gave up three runs in the ninth inning of a 7-0 loss to Philadelphia on Wednesday, the most recent poor outing of a disappointing season.
		Abbott opened the 1995 season with the Chicago White Sox and later was traded back to the Angels.
	www.cbsnews.com /stories/1999/03/19/archive/main39627.shtml (515 words)

	Articles
		Jim came up with`the chips are down,' and I said, `Wait a minute.' He's sharp like that." When he's not joking, Carlton indulges his serious interest in music.
		Jim Carlton did such a good job entertaining the audience as the opening act for Roger McGuinn several months ago, the city of Mount Dora invited him back to put on a show of his own Saturday in the city’s downtown theater.
		Jim Carlton is a singer and guitarist whose repertoire includes songs by Duke Ellington, the Gershwins, Cole Porter, Hoagy Carmichael and other great song writers of the 30’s and 40’s.
	www.jimcarlton.com /articles.htm (2344 words)

	Time is throwing a curve to heroic Jim Abbott - pitcher - Baseball Preview Sporting News, The - Find Articles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
		In 1989 Abbott broke in as a sensational rookie, straight out of the University of Michigan, handcuffing hitters with a cut fastball while attracting millions of disabled persons as fans.
		Abbott's delivery requires him to position his glove on the stump end of his right arm and slip his left hand into the glove after releasing a pitch.
		Abbott's wife, Dana, was pregnant during the 1996 season.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1208/is_n13_v221/ai_19263088 (918 words)

	Your True Hero - View Hero (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
		Jim Abbott, a member of four Major League teams in his career, was born without a right hand.
		When his dad wasn’t around, Jim would often be found throwing a tennis ball against the brick wall of their garage to decrease the time it took him to make the switch of his glove.
		Jim Abbott’s talent on the field was remarkable (and even turned me on to liking baseball), but it was his personal side that I truly admired and continue to admire today.
	www.yourtruehero.org /content/hero/view_hero.asp?32307 (760 words)

	abbott_selected_asd_nr (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
		Abbott, a 24-year veteran of federal service, will assume his new position next month.
		Abbott has been in Washington, D.C. the past two years as the national land exchange team leader.
		Abbott said he is pleased to be returning to California.
	www.blm.gov /ca/news/2001/01/nr/abbott_selected_asd_nr.html (316 words)

	Jim Abbott - Premiere Speakers Bureau
		In 1987 Abbott was the first baseball player to win the Sullivan Award as the nation's outstanding amateur athlete.
		Abbott went directly from the University of Michigan to the Angels' starting rotation in the spring of 1989 without spending a day in the minor leagues.
		Abbott was the starting quarterback on his high school football team, which went to the finals of the Michigan state championship.
	premierespeakers.com /467/index.cfm (603 words)

	ActionScript-ToolBox: by Jim Abbott (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
		Despite being born without a right hand, Abbott was from 1989 until 1999 a Major League Baseball pitcher, playing for the California Angels, the New York Yankees, the Chicago White Sox, and the Milwaukee Brewers.
		During play, Abbott wore a right-handed glove over the stump on his right arm, quickly swapping the glove to his left hand after finishing his pitching motion in order to field any ball that might come his way.
		Abbott retired with a career record of 87-108, with a 4.25 ERA and currently works as a motivational speaker.
	www.actionscript-toolbox.com /quotes/author/Jim-Abbott.html (955 words)

	Real Estate Mentor Profile for Jim Abbott - Real Estate Coaching offered by iSucceed
		Jim Abbott is a fourth generation native San Diegan and the Managing Partner of Jim Abbott and Associates, Prudential California Realty.
		Jim remembers his first week in the business, “That first week I hosted an open house, and halfway through it, a couple came in and bought the house I was holding open, and then asked me to list their current residence.
		Jim also founded the San Diego Association of Realtors Downtown Real Estate Marketing Group, whose goals are to discuss overall market conditions and inventory, coordinate the tour of new listings, and create a place where the exchange ideas and important information can flow freely.
	www.isucceed.com /Jim-Abbott-Prudential/real-estate-mentor/253 (396 words)

	Jim Abbott Biography \| Sports Stars
		With his 95-mile-an-hour fastball, Jim Abbott is one of the best pitchers in the American League.
		James Anthony Abbott was born September 19, 1967, in Flint, Michigan, with a right arm that ended half way between the elbow and wrist.
		When Abbott was five, his parents fitted him with an artificial limb that had clamping metal hooks he could use as fingers.
	www.bookrags.com /biography/jim-abbott-spo (212 words)

	Jim Abbott Baseball Stats by Baseball Almanac
		Jim Abbott was born on Tuesday, September 19, 1967, in Flint, Michigan.
		Abbott was 21 years old when he broke into the big leagues on April 8, 1989, with the California Angels.
		His biographical data, year-by-year hitting stats, fielding stats, pitching stats (where applicable), career totals, uniform numbers, salary data and miscellaneous items-of-interest are presented by Baseball Almanac on this comprehensive Jim Abbott baseball stats page.
	www.baseball-almanac.com /players/player.php?p=abbotji01 (325 words)

	Jim Abbott \| BaseballLibrary.com
		Born without a right hand, southpaw Jim Abbott went directly from the University of Michigan to the Angels' starting rotation in the spring of 1989 without spending a day in the minor leagues.
		Many considered the move a publicity stunt by manager Doug Rader, but after struggling early, Abbott proved his doubters wrong by winning 12 games with a 3.92 ERA in his rookie season.
		Abbott, who bypassed the minors completely after starring at the University of Michigan, will finish the season 12-12 with a 3.92 ERA, the most ML wins in a first pro season since the Browns Ernie Wingard won 13 in his 1st pro season, in 1925.
	www.baseballlibrary.com /baseballlibrary/ballplayers/A/Abbott_Jim.stm (557 words)

	Summer 1999 Michigan Today--Jim Abbott's road to "the show" (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
		Abbott's accomplishments won him the 1988 Golden Spikes Award as the nation's top amateur baseball player and the Sullivan Award, given each year to the nation's top amateur athlete–the first baseball player ever so honored–and many other awards.
		As a starting pitcher who could throw a fastball 90 mph, spin a sharp-breaking curve ball and a brutal slider, Abbott spent four solid seasons with the Anaheim Angels, two with the New York Yankees–where he threw his first no-hitter–and part of the 1995 season with the Chicago White Sox.
		He was sent to the bullpen as a reliever late in the season and then, briefly, to a minor league team--each a first for Abbott as a pro.
	www.umich.edu /~newsinfo/MT/99/Sum99/mt10aj99.html (401 words)

	Hydroxycut - John Abbot Success Story
		With running a construction business, raising a daughter, and supporting his wife Allison's efforts to succeed at her weight-loss plan, Jim Abbott had a lot going on that forced him to focus on other things in life besides his weight.
		Jim says he also gets more out of the time he spends on himself as well, particularly during his weekend rounds of golf.
		Jim feels he is proof that anyone can lose weight, no matter how long they've been inactive and followed a less-than-ideal diet.
	www.hydroxycut.com /MEN/SUCCESS_STORIES/JIM_ABBOTT/index.shtml (500 words)

	USD - About the University - Meet the President (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
		James W. Abbott was named the 17th president of The University of South Dakota by the South Dakota Board of Regents on February 12, 1997, and began his term of office on July 1, 1997.
		Abbott has two degrees from USD (BA '70 and JD '74) and is the first alumnus named president of the University, the state's flagship institution founded in 1862.
		Abbott is a lifelong resident of South Dakota, growing up in Irene and Yankton.
	www.usd.edu /aboutU/president.html (551 words)

	Summer 1999 Michigan Today--Jim Abbott returns to baseball (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
		He needed the test of a full season in the majors, and the Milwaukee Brewers have given him a chance to prove himself in the 1999 season.
		For his career Abbott was, as of June14, 86-105 with a 4.2 ERA.
		Jim Abbott: That I had a lot of great friendships is mostly what I remember from baseball.
	www.umich.edu /~newsinfo/MT/99/Sum99/mt10j99.html (1527 words)

	Jim Abbott
		Abbott struck out 106 in 131.2 innings last season for Quad City.
		The Twins officially promoted catcher Joe Mauer and pitchers Jim Abbott and J.D. Durbin from Class A to Class AA on Sunday, following the Class A All-Star game on Saturday.
		He went 2-0 with a 0.66 ERA in two starts and is 5-2 with a 1.55 ERA for the season.
	www.miraclefans.com /players/abbott.html (142 words)

	Abbott Executive Jim Tyree Takes IBIO Helm \| WTN
		That same week, the Illinois Biotechnology Industry Organization (IBIO) elected as its new chairman Jim L. Tyree, vice president of global business development and licensing at Abbott Laboratories (not to be confused with Mesirow's CEO).
		This action is significant because it means Abbott is stepping up to the plate to support biotechnology in the region (more on that later).
		The time was right to transition the chairman of the new IBIO to further involve Abbott, which is the top pharmaceutical company in the Midwest.
	wistechnology.com /article.php?id=123 (1767 words)

	Jim Abbott (politician) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		James "Jim" Abbott (born August 18, 1942 in Toronto, Ontario) is a Conservative member of Canada's House of Commons.
		Abbott was a member of the Reform Party from 1993 to 2000 and a member of the Canadian Alliance from 2000 to 2004.
		He has been in the House of Commons since 1993, and has represented the riding of Kootenay—Columbia since 1997 and Kootenay East from 1993 to 1997.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Jim_Abbott_(politician) (168 words)

	Abbott Heritage
		Wilburn and Rebecca Abbott are buried in Mt. Hope Cem., Arley, Winston Co., AL.
		Wilburn Abbott's father Willis Abbott born SC at age 35 is first found in the 1850 census of Cass County, GA with his wife Vina and daughters.
		In 1870 Willis Abbott and family are living at Houston, Winston County, Alabama.
	www.glendamayo.com /abbott13.html (411 words)

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