Intern's Attempt to Book Jim Thome on Radio Show Causes Backlash

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
An intern at ESPN Cleveland tried to book Hall of Famer Jim Thome on their radio show by reaching out to his wife and son on social media, leading to backlash from Thome's wife. Thome, who hit 612 home runs, was eventually inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2018.

Key Points

  • Jim Thome, a Hall of Famer with 612 home runs, was targeted by an intern at ESPN Cleveland to appear on their show
  • The intern, named Nick, reached out to Thome's wife and son on social media to try and secure his appearance
  • Thome's wife, Andrea, expressed discomfort with the situation, stating it was inappropriate to use her personal accounts for booking purposes
  • Thome eventually gained induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2018

Pros

  • Intern's initiative to book a high-profile guest for the radio show

Cons

  • Inappropriate use of social media to contact Thome's family members for professional purposes