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'Southpaw' Documentary on Jim Abbott Heads to ESPN After Tribeca Panel

The film will examine his path from an all-star left-hander to a global inspirational figure.

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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’ will premiere July 13 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN and later be released in an expanded form on ESPN+.
  • A Tribeca screening brought together Abbott, director Mike Farrell, ESPN reporter Jeremy Schaap and broadcaster Michael Kay to reflect on his career milestone.
  • The documentary centers on Abbott’s no-hitter for the Yankees against Cleveland on September 4, 1993, as a lens to explore themes of resilience and identity.
  • Interviews include former teammates Wade Boggs, Don Mattingly, Matt Nokes and manager Buck Showalter alongside NFL player Shaquem Griffin, all highlighting Abbott’s influence.
  • Abbott discusses his initial reluctance to revisit his story and the personal responsibility he embraced as a role model within the limb-different community.