The Amateur Athletic Union was honored to name Jim Abbott
of the University of Michigan as the Sullivan recipient in 1987.
He truly was an outstanding athlete, and a better person, both
on and off the field; which he continues to show throughout his
post baseball life.
The University of Michigan paid tribute to their star pitcher by adding a replica trophy of the AAU’s Sullivan Award at their sports complex. The former wolverine was on hand in Anne Arbor at the University of Michigan’s new Wilpon Baseball Complex this
past February to view the replica trophy on the day the Maize and
Blue retired his college jersey. As his number 31 jersey rose to the
rafters, Abbott became the fifth wolverine to be honored by having
his
jersey retired. The Amateur Athletic Union congratulates
Mr. Abbott and the University of Michigan.
From left to right:
Dana Abbott, Jim Abbott, Todd Anson,
Terri Anson, Kathleen Abbott, and Mike Abbott
For the complete story of Jim Abbott,
please visit us at www.aaunews.org.
