Cooperstown is perfect spot for Thome

SECURITY WARNING: Please treat the URL above as you would your password and do not share it with anyone. See the Facebook Help Center for more information. Here's a fun exercise to try when you plan on writing a report or story or whatever. Start by writing down 10 facts you know about your subject without looking up anything.

Here are 10 facts I know about Jim Thome in no particular order.

But before we get to that, a reminder that live coverage of the 2018 Hall of Fame announcement begins Wednesday at 3 p.m. ET on MLB Network, simulcast live on MLB.com, with the electees named at 6.

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Now, back to the facts:

1. Thome is from Peoria, Ill. He comes from a very athletic…