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“I still get a lot of letters from kids and parents who face different challenges and disabilities. I share some of the lessons that I learned through sports and baseball, which makes me feel good. It's incredible to have an impact that way.”

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Jim Abbott, born in September 1967, is an American Olympic athlete. He was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 1987 Major League Baseball Draft, becoming the first one-armed pitcher in baseball history. Despite his physical challenges, he achieved remarkable success in professional baseball with his exceptional skills and indomitable spirit. more

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