Biography+-+Thomas

= Frank Thomas =

Frank Thomas The Big Hurt By Ted Cox Researched by: Tyler



General Information
Frank Thomas was born on May 27, 1968 in Columbus, Georgia. He has not died yet. Frank's biggest accomplishment was making it to the majors and being the MVP of the American League. He batted 3.17 in his rookie year. He was also Rookie of the Year. Since he was so good, he is in the White Sox Hall of Fame.

Important Life Events

 * Played football, basketball, and baseball in childhood
 * Made Auburn's football team
 * Quit football and played for Auburn's baseball team.
 * Drafted by the White Sox and was the Rookie of the Year.
 * Threw first pitch in the American League Division Series in 2005.

I llinois Relationship
Frank is related to Illinois because he played baseball for the White Sox. Frank played on three teams. First he played on the White Sox, then he played for Oakland, then he went to the Blue Jays, then he went back to Oakland, last he retired.

Important People in His/Her Life
Frank had only a couple important people in his life. He had his friends, Tim Raines and Bo Jackson. Elise and his two sons were also important because they were Frank's family. Also, all Frank's managers he had for baseball.

Other Interesting Information
Frank's nickname is The Big Hurt. Frank's son died at two and a half years old. He is on the Chicago White Sox Wall at U.S. Cellular Field.

Edited by Mr Steinbach 11/1/10 Published on 11/1/10

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