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Jim Thome elected to Hall of Fame
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Jim Thome returns to Cleveland to help Indians make playoff run – The Denver Post
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Baseball Hall of Fame 2018: Jim Thome's 12 most memorable moments with the Cleveland Indians
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Jim Thome coming to Peoria for charity event, ICC field dedication
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Jim Thome wants to wear Cleveland Indians 'Block-C' cap rather than Chief Wahoo when he enters Hall of Fame
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Jim Thome will have no trouble entering the Hall of Fame - Sports Illustrated
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Jim Thome Cleveland indians, Mlb baseball, Cooperstown
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Chipper Jones shines in Hall of Fame induction speech
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Jim Thome, three others get Hall call - South Side Sox