A Special Day in Cooperstown
Popular White Sox slugger Jim Thome became a Hall of Famer yesterday in Cooperstown, NY. He delivered an eloquent speech, focusing on family, his dream of playing baseball, those who helped him along the way and the importance of having respect for the game. Jim’s speech in its entirety:
Thome's Hall of Fame speech
Jim Thome is inducted into the Hall of Fame
- Jul 29, 2018 • 19:23
Hall of Fame Photos
Here’s Jim with his wife Andrea during the Saturday night parade; celebrating with former teammate and Sox legend Paul Konerko, who made the trip to Cooperstown for Induction Weekend; and accepting his plaque from Hall of Fame executives and Commissioner Rob Manfred during the induction ceremony.