Jim Thome is being inducted into the Philadelphia Phillies Wall of Fame this weekend. As I am turning 25 this weekend, Thome is the first, first baseman that I remember. I remember watching the chase to his 400th home run, Harry Kalas making the call, and his wife watching anxiously.
The Jim Thome I remember was not only a class act but became a leader. Jim Thome may only have been here four seasons, but he certainly deserves his induction this weekend.
Thome came to the Philadelphia Phillies in 2003, and impressed not only the coaching staff but the fans right away.