A torn thumb ligament will do that.

That was in 1995, when he tore a thumb ligament.

Now that he is here, he plans to get started as quickly as he can, torn thumb ligament and all.

See a picture of a torn thumb ligament as in skier's thumb.

An MRI the next day revealed a torn thumb ligament which would require surgery.

White was devastated when he ruptured a thumb ligament at Lions training in the weeks before the game, and was unable to play.

Reese hit .215 in 35 games for the Pirates before tearing a thumb ligament.

The streak survived close calls - deep thigh bruises, a torn thumb ligament, a stiff neck and back pains.

Last month he tore thumb ligaments and sustained a bone chip fracture.

Even worse, they resuscitated first baseman Kevin Young into their best hitter, then lost him with a torn thumb ligament.