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Article: Jim Eisenreich Stars Off-Field in New Video on Tourette Syndrome
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- U.S. Newswire
- Article date:
- June 1, 1995
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BAYSIDE, N.Y., June 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Tourette Syndrome:
Handling It Like a Winner -- the Jim Eisenreich Story, is a
positive, reassuring and inspirational account of the Philadelphia
Phillies outfielder that will be enjoyed by youths and adults who are
living with Tourette Syndrome or other chronic conditions.
The 27-minute production chronicles the life of Eisenreich, who
was temporarily forced out of professional baseball when his Tourette
Syndrome (TS) symptoms were mistakenly thought to be caused by "fear
of playing in front of crowds." It was produced specifically for
children and families coping with Tourette Syndrome with the intended
purpose of making them feel better about ...