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Frank Thomas, also known as "The Big Hurt", is a legendary former Major League Baseball (MLB) player known for his power hitting and notable career with the Chicago White Sox.
Before focusing on baseball, Frank was also a star football player at Auburn University. But an injury ended his football career.
In 1989, Frank was selected in the first round of the MLB Draft by the “Chicago White Sox,” marking the start of his illustrious professional baseball career.
Frank is one of the few players to have a career with 500+ home runs, 1,700+ RBIs, and a .300+ batting average.
Thomas won the AL MVP Award twice in a row in 1993 and 1994.
While he is remembered as a designated hitter, Frank was also a superb first baseman early in his career.
He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2014, and is one of the few players to receive this honor his first time of eligibility.
Known for speaking out against steroid use, Frank is one of the most respected voices advocating for a clean game.
After officially announcing his retirement in 2010, Thomas became a successful entrepreneur. He launched his own beer brand Big Hurt Beer and invested in other businesses.
Fans still watch him as an MLB analyst, where he shares insights of the game with his charm and deep knowledge.
Although he played for several teams, Frank will always be remembered as a legend of the Chicago White Sox, where his greatness began.