To book Jim to speak at your event call Lilly Walters, 909-398-1228
The awards that best define Jim Abbott would be those that exemplify courage and overcoming adversity.
March of Dimes Athlete of the Year (twice)
Academy Awards of Sports, Courage Award
1991 Victory Award recipient at the Kennedy Center Washington D.C.
Freedom Forum's Free Spirit Award
Today Jim Abbott, one-handed pitcher, is a professional motivational speaker. He has been featured in USA Today, Newsweek, Time, Sports Illustrated, Parade Magazine, People, and Baseball America. He has been featured during Olympic coverage, and has appeared on ESPN, Good Morning America, CNN, Larry King, Phil Donahue, George Michael Sports Machine, NBC Nightly News, ABC News Person of the Week, Late Night with David Letterman, and the ABC television series Boy Meets World.
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.
As a philanthropist, Jim Abbott donated 100,000 dollars to Amigos de los Ninos, an organization that aids groups that care for children in California.
He is an inspiration to all that meet him or have followed his career. More than his no-hitter, his 13 strike out game, a seven game winning streak, overcoming an eleven game losing streak, Jim Abbott became a great baseball player and a great person. He learned to overcome adversity and be an inspiration to those around him.
For more information on Jim Abbott,
and to bring him to do a speech at your event,
Contact Lilly Walters, email: Lilly@jimabbott.info or call 909-398-1228
Jim Abbott, One Handed Baseball Pitcher and Motivational Keynote Sports Business Speaker