Former New York Yankees pitcher Jim Abbott, who played 10 years in MLB and was born without a right hand, will receive the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at the 2026 ESPY Awards on July 15 in New York. This award honors athletes who have overcome significant challenges, named after Coach Jim Valvano. Abbott expressed his gratitude, hoping to inspire future athletes by demonstrating that perceived limits do not define potential. He famously pitched by resting his glove on his right forearm and using his left hand to field.
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