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The natural: He plays so well, it's east to forget that Jim Abbott -- who batted 427 last season -- has a handicap
The natural: He plays so well, it's east to forget that Jim Abbott -- who batted 427 last season -- has a handicap

The natural: He plays so well, it's east to forget that Jim Abbott -- who batted 427 last season -- has a handicap

Date6/7/1985
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Original Toronto Star caption: The natural: He plays so well, it's east to forget that Jim Abbott -- who batted 427 last season -- has a handicap.
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