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ESPN Sets July 13 Debut for ‘Southpaw: The Life and Legacy of Jim Abbott’

The E60 documentary uses personal interviews alongside archival footage to chart Abbott’s rise from a one-handed prospect to a major-league pitcher.

Former Angels and Yankees pitcher Jim Abbott sits inside Yankee Stadium during filming of the documentary “Southpaw.” (Photo courtesy of ESPN)
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Overview

  • ‘Southpaw: The Life and Legacy of Jim Abbott’ premieres on ESPN at 9 p.m. ET on Sunday, July 13, with an expanded version arriving later on ESPN+.
  • The film was previewed at Manhattan’s Tribeca Screening Room where Abbott joined director Mike Farrell, ESPN’s Jeremy Schaap and Yankees broadcaster Michael Kay for a panel discussion.
  • The documentary traces Abbott’s career arc, from his Sept. 4, 1993 Yankees no-hitter at Yankee Stadium to his fraught 1996 season, brief retirement and eventual comeback.
  • Contributions from teammates such as Buck Showalter, NFL player Shaquem Griffin and Abbott’s family enrich the film’s insights into his personal and professional journey.
  • Through candid interviews and archival footage, the film spotlights Abbott’s work as a motivational speaker and his influence on individuals with limb differences around the globe.