Newsday - Long Island, NY, USA - A day rarely passes in Jim Abbott's life when he is not reminded of his most memorable day in the majors. Inside Abbott's office, he has on display the pitching rubber that was on the Yankee Stadium mound Sept. 4, 1993, the day he no-hit the Indians.

Abbott, who was born without a right hand, said the grounds crew dug up the rubber after the game and had his teammates and the umpires sign it. He received it as a gift, and almost 15 years later, it's one of his most cherished items from his playing career.

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ABC News - USA - Former Michigan star and major league pitcher Jim Abbott was one of 11 former players and coaches inducted Wednesday into the College Baseball Hall of Fame.

"My baseball life has been one of taking the next step and learning how to do things more efficiently with my left hand and arm, and I am very proud of representing Michigan as the school's first honoree," said Abbott, who was born without a right hand.

Abbott led the Wolverines to two Big Ten titles before going directly to the major leagues. He played 10 seasons with the California Angels, New York Yankees, Chicago White