There are millions of people out there ignoring disabilities and accomplishing incredible feats. I learned you can learn to do things differently,… — Jim Abbott Copy Share Image
I benefited from tremendous encouragement as a kid. So many people reached out to me, helped me, and believed in me even… — Jim Abbott Copy Share Image
You know I still get nervous speaking in front of people. Speaking reminds me of pitching in that way. No matter how… — Jim Abbott Copy Share Image
The no-hitter was the highlight of my career. The specialness of it, I didn't know how lasting it would be when it… — Jim Abbott Copy Share Image
My goal is to encourage people to see the possibilities that life holds. So many great things can happen in life, if… — Jim Abbott Copy Share Image
I hope what people learned from watching me is that just because you do things a little differently doesn't mean you can't… — Jim Abbott Copy Share Image
Never allow the circumstances of your life to become an excuse. People will allow you to do it. But I believe we… — Jim Abbott Copy Share Image
People will tell you that I overcame obstacles? Maybe. But the truth is I was incredibly blessed in my life. More was… — Jim Abbott Copy Share Image
I still get a lot of letters from kids and parents who face different challenges and disabilities. I share some of the lessons that… — Jim Abbott Copy Share Image
There are millions of people out there ignoring disabilities and accomplishing incredible feats. I learned you can learn to do things differently, but do… — Jim Abbott Copy Share Image
I believe that challenges can push us beyond what we might otherwise be able to accomplish. — Jim Abbott Copy Share Image
I benefited from tremendous encouragement as a kid. So many people reached out to me, helped me, and believed in me even when I… — Jim Abbott Copy Share Image
I had an incredible experience living in New York, playing for the Yankees, to go through all of the things I did, including the… — Jim Abbott Copy Share Image
I loved throwing a baseball. It is so important to find something in life you feel crazy about. Because you are so passionate you… — Jim Abbott Copy Share Image
My advice is that you go and do something that you are really driven to do. I loved to play baseball and, because I… — Jim Abbott Copy Share Image
I knew how far a little boy or girl could run with 50 words of reassurance. — Jim Abbott Copy Share Image
What's cool about baseball is you don't have to see someone for years, but when you see them, you just hustle up and give… — Jim Abbott Copy Share Image
I worked very hard. I felt I could play the game. The only thing that could stop me was myself. — Jim Abbott Copy Share Image
