Each of the newest Hall of Famers were clearly overwhelmed by joy and in awe of the honor bestowed upon them, but there was something about Thome’s demeanor and words that distinguished him from ...

200. Jim Thome didn't hang his head or reach for an excuse. He weathered daily criticism from the town he's dedicated his career to, and -- eventually -- he caught fire. Posting the best offensive ...

A Central Illinois native in the Hall of Fame was the featured speaker at Illinois State baseball’s recent Dugout Club dinner at Hancock Stadium.

If anyone ever asks you to name the greatest home-run hitters in Major League Baseball history, just go ahead and pocket Jim Thome’s name now so you never forget it. The 2018 Baseball Hall of ...