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Jim Abbott - Chronology

1967 Born September 19, in Flint, Michigan
1978 Makes Little League debut as a pitcher
1985 Drafted by Toronto Blue Jays (turned down)
1985 Enrolls at University of Michigan; pitcher for UM Wolverines
1987 Pitches for U.S. team at Pan American Games
1988 Pitches for U.S. team at Summer Olympics, Seoul, Korea
1989 Professional debut with California Angels, April 8
1993 Traded to New York Yankees
1995 Signs with Chicago White Sox as a free-agent
1995 Traded to California Angels
1998 Contract with Chicago White Sox minor league
1999 Traded to Milwaukee Brewers
1999 Ends Major League career

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