Timber Jim (aka Jim Serrill) was the mascot for the United Soccer Leagues Portland Timbers soccer team. A fan favorite from the earlier North American Soccer League Portland Timbers, he came back in 2001 to join the new Portland Timbers.
On January 24, 2008, Jim announced his retirement. He was replaced by Timber Joey in the middle of the 2008 season.
Read more about Timber Jim: History, Jim's Act, Retirement
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