Here is the story of Jim Abbott, a man who has battled the odds his entire life. Despite being born with only one hand he was the 15th baseball player to ever make a professional debut in the Major Leagues. His baseball achievements include the Sullivan Award (best amateur athlete in the United States), male athlete of the year for the 1988 Olympic Games and many awards at the University of Michigan, including the Jesse Owens Athlete of the year.
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.
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