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Thome overwhelmed by first visit to Cooperstown as Hall of Famer
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Jim Thome arrives at Cooperstown as baseball's true believer
Jim Thome elected to Hall of Fame
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Former Twins pitcher Jack Morris elected to baseball Hall of Fame
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Jim Thome: Natural Hall of Fame Slugger - Cooperstown Cred
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Jim Thome coming to Peoria for charity event, ICC field dedication
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Hall of Fame: Career DH Martinez could be voted into Cooperstown
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Jim Thome hits grand slam in Hall of Fame induction speech
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Thome gets dream honor with Hall induction
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Jim Thome will have no trouble entering the Hall of Fame - Sports Illustrated
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