Billy Bob Thornton

SLP98082907 - 29 AUGUST 1998 - ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, USA: St. Louis Cardinals' mascot Fredbird (L), gets a mouth full of Academy Award Winner Billy Bob Thornton as he stands with Hall of Fame pitcher Bob Gibson, after throwing out the first pitch before a game with the Atlanta Braves, August 29. Thornton won his Academy Award for his performance in the movie "Slingblade." .UPI bg/wy/Bill Greenblatt

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