✨ Someone has to be the first, but former baseball player Jim Abbott was much more than that. Born without a right hand, Abbott’s rise to @mlb was a phenomenal achievement.
The highlight of his career—and the focus of this documentary—came on September 4, 1993, when Abbott, pitching for the @yankees , threw a no-hitter against the Cleveland Indians—a day that became legendary for all who were in attendance and for those watching or listening from home.
🏆 For its deeply detailed, deeply human look at what Jim Abbott means to baseball and beyond, Southpaw—The Life and Legacy of Jim Abbott is a #PeabodyWinner.
When you join the OKC Thunder organization, it is required to tour the OKC National Memorial Museum site to truly understand the city that’s being represented. That tour serves as a history lesson to all, but especially those who weren’t born until after the bombing.
Stream E60’s ‘The Oklahoma Standard on the ESPN App.
“They are truly the best fans in sports.”
For @russwest44 , Oklahoma City has always been more than basketball. It’s family.
A look at the bond that defines a city.
Watch “The Oklahoma Standard” now on the @espn App.
From our @espne60 doc, ex-Thunder superstars Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook weighed in on what the Thunder’s 2025 NBA title and the ensuing championship parade in Oklahoma City meant to them:
Durant: “Making the team synonymous with everybody in the city and the state, wanting the community to feel a part of their success — I have a sense of pride, man, like, I really, really am grateful to be an alumni of the Thunder.”
Westbrook: “I was extremely, extremely happy for them, for the fans. They deserve it because they are truly the best fans in sports.” #okc #oklahomacitythunder #okcthunder #kevindurant #russellwestbrook
Sara Sweet lost her father in the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing. In the year’s since the Thunder have dedicated time for the organization to honor those who were killed. This has brought about a unique connection within the Oklahoma City community.
Stream E60’s The Oklahoma Standard on the ESPN App.
Since the team was formed, Thunder GM Sam Presti has every player visit the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum to better understand the history of the 1995 bombing and how it permanently affected the community.
📺 Watch "The Oklahoma Standard” April 26 at 11 AM ET on ESPN and the ESPN App.
“Life has never been the same since the Thunder arrived.”
After coming over from Seattle in 2008, the Oklahoma City Thunder had an immediate impact for the city both on and off the court.
📺 Watch "The Oklahoma Standard” Sunday at 11 AM ET on ESPN and the ESPN App.
Every trip the @okcthunder make to the Oklahoma City Memorial is a unique experience – especially for the players born after the Oklahoma City Bombing.
📺 Watch “The Oklahoma Standard” April 26 at 11 AM ET on @ESPN and the ESPN App.
Every Thunder player knows the history of Oklahoma City because of their partnership with @okcnm 💪
📺 Watch E60's "The Oklahoma Standard" April 26 at 11 AM ET on ESPN and the ESPN App.
#JaredMcCain #Thunder
⚾️ Southpaw—The Life and Legacy of Jim Abbott is a powerful story of resilience and identity, chronicling Abbott’s extraordinary journey to become a celebrated pitcher, including pitching a no-hitter for the New York Yankees—all while born without a right hand. ✨
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