NORMAL — Seven years later, Jim Thome is still in awe ... A Central Illinois native, Thome was the featured speaker at Illinois State baseball’s recent Dugout Club dinner at Hancock Stadium.

Hall of Famer Jim Thome made his baseball "coaching" debut for Limestone. The Limestone graduate hopped in the first base box last Saturday as the Rockets faced LaGrange Park Nazareth Academy.

Jim Thome once again donned his old Limestone colors. The Baseball Hall of Famer and Limestone graduate coached first base ...