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Jim Thome: Natural Hall of Fame Slugger - Cooperstown Cred
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Newest Hall of Famers Carry Records and Memories Into Cooperstown - The New York Times
Jim Thome elected to Hall of Fame
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Cleveland Indians great Jim Thome selected for induction into National Baseball Hall of Fame
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Jim Thome: Natural Hall of Fame Slugger - Cooperstown Cred
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5 classic Jim Thome moments to celebrate the legendary Cleveland Indians slugger's 50th birthday
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Tony La Russa Came Back Because the 'Opportunity Is Real' - The New York Times
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Baseball Hall of Fame: Jim Thome's power, persona get him to Cooperstown
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National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum ⚾ on X: A first look at the Jim Thome Hall of Fame plaque. 📷Milo Stewart Jr. #HOFWKND / X
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Jim Thome's sweet swing took a swing through Rochester in 1993
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Jim Thome Baseball Hall of Fame Plaque Postcard
Jim Thome has No. 25 jersey retired by Cleveland Indians
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The case against Jim Thome making it to the Hall of Fame is weak
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Jim Thome officially inducted into Baseball HOF
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Jim Thome elected to baseball Hall of Fame - Twinkie Town