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Jim Thome, last of the old-fashioned mashers, is headed to the Hall of Fame
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Jim Thome officially retires as a member of the Indians on night his statue is unveiled
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Jim Thome - Wikipedia
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TIMELINE, Cleveland Indians legend Jim Thome's Hall of Fame career
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Former Phillies slugger Jim Thome voted into Baseball Hall of Fame - WHYY
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TIMELINE, Cleveland Indians legend Jim Thome's Hall of Fame career
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Jim Thome, you are my hero - Twinkie Town
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Jim Thome officially retires as a member of the Indians on night his statue is unveiled
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Jim Thome statue unveiled at Progressive Field: More video, photos and reaction
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Indians to unveil Jim Thome statue in August