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Thome Goes Hitless in Return, but Indians Win - The New York Times
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Thome at the Plate' gets a few new swings with slugger's Hall of
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Until his final days in the majors, Jim Thome made a difference for
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Cleveland Guardians - Jim Thome's eye at the plate was among the
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Inside a whirlwind All-Star week with Indians legend Jim Thome
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History of Jim Thome home run marker
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Peoria to Cooperstown: Getting to know Jim Thome, Peoria's Hall of
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Jim Thome - Wikipedia
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Cleveland Baseball Countdown - The Athletic
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Jim Thome spoke softly and carried a big stick during his HOF
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Jim Thome - Wikipedia
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Statistical breakdown of Jim Thome's 600 home runs