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Jim Thome, back in uniform as Nazareth assistant, prepares to coach son in state semifinals - Chicago Sun-Times
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Adam LaRoche fills big hole in the White Sox lineup and in the clubhouse – Hartford Courant
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Rain simply delayed the Reds 10-3 loss in Baltimore - Redleg Nation
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The Pride Of Peoria - Sports Illustrated Vault
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Consequences of Flying Squirrels-Altoona Saturday confrontation at The Diamond undetermined
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Jim Thome of Peoria coaching Nazareth, son Landon at IHSA state
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Indians at center of Thome's HOF career
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Third base curtain call for Thome in Cleveland
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Chicago Cubs, White Sox frustrate in 2023
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Backflips and All - BallNine
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Jim Thome - Wikipedia
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Jim Thome's dad presents Hall of Fame banner to ICC baseball