I really do try hard to be a good teammate. I can't run very fast, but I try to always run hard. I may strike out a lot, but I try to walk to set up the guys who are hitting after me.
My dad told me when I went into high school, 'It's not what you do when you walk in the door that matters. It's what you do when you walk out.' That'… - Jim Thome
My dad told me when I went into high school, 'It's not what you do when you walk in the door that matters. It's what you do when you walk out.' That'…
- Jim Thome
I don't really like filling my brain with a lot of stuff. - Jim Thome
I don't really like filling my brain with a lot of stuff.
This is a tremendous honor (winning the 2002 Roberto Clemente Award), to be considered in the same class as Roberto Clemente. He is a hero and role m… - Jim Thome
This is a tremendous honor (winning the 2002 Roberto Clemente Award), to be considered in the same class as Roberto Clemente. He is a hero and role m…
I sign every autograph I can for kids because I remember myself at that age. I think it's ridiculous that some guys won't sign for a kid. - Jim Thome
I sign every autograph I can for kids because I remember myself at that age. I think it's ridiculous that some guys won't sign for a kid.
The passion is my favorite part of the city [Philadelphia]. You go from 'we love you' to 'we hate you' back to 'you walk on water.' You're driving, a… - Jim Thome
The passion is my favorite part of the city [Philadelphia]. You go from 'we love you' to 'we hate you' back to 'you walk on water.' You're driving, a…
Charisma's good every night. Something special is always about to happen. You've got to believe it. - Jim Thome
Charisma's good every night. Something special is always about to happen. You've got to believe it.
If I had to give advice about parents, it would be this: Value your relationships with them. Those relationships are what you stand for. Not only are… - Jim Thome
If I had to give advice about parents, it would be this: Value your relationships with them. Those relationships are what you stand for. Not only are…
The strongest thing I put into my body is steak and eggs. I just eat. I'm not a supplement guy. Steroids are not even a thought. - Jim Thome
The strongest thing I put into my body is steak and eggs. I just eat. I'm not a supplement guy. Steroids are not even a thought.
Is my ability what it was at, say, 25 or 30 years old? Probably not, but I like to compete. I like to go out and play the game hard. - Jim Thome
Is my ability what it was at, say, 25 or 30 years old? Probably not, but I like to compete. I like to go out and play the game hard.
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