He later added to the chain saw raised high above his head by bringing a drum and other acts to the game.
Soon he was scaling high above the large crowds at Civic Stadium on a tall pole or "snag.
His teenage daughter, Hannah, was killed in an automobile accident in 2004, and in her memory, the Timbers Army made a tradition of singing "You Are My Sunshine", her favourite song, while holding sunflowers, her favourite flower, often led by a tearful Timber Jim.
[2] Timber Jim was known as one of the best performers for any team, largely because of his unique talents as an actual lumberjack.
His final farewell was a game played against the Puerto Rico Islanders on April 17, 2008, the Timbers home opener, which was won 1-0.