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Anybody remember Jim Abbott from Flint. Born without a right hand, he became an All-American pitcher at Michigan, went directly to the majors and had a 10 year MLB career, highlighted by a 4-0 no hitter against the Indians while a Yankee.
He pushed his glove on his stump, pitched with the left hand. While the ball was on the way to the plate the glove magically moved to the left hand. When he fielded a ball, the glove came off, he captured the ball and made the throw - so smooth you couldn't comprehend how it happened.
In youth ball 25 years ago he was one of those kids you are now talking about. Let's hope they have the same drive to succeed that Abbott had. Afterall, who needs both hands.
WMB
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