Why is Frank Thomas upset with the White Sox?

Frank Thomas is upset because the White Sox excluded him from a Black History Month graphic honoring "momentous firsts" for black players, despite his significant achievements with the team.

What records does Frank Thomas hold for the White Sox?

Frank Thomas holds franchise records for home runs (448), RBIs (1,465), runs (1,327), doubles (447), walks (1,466), slugging percentage (.568), and on-base percentage (.427).

What significant award did Frank Thomas achieve as a black player?

In 1994, Frank Thomas became the first black player to win back-to-back American League MVPs.

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Thomas Slams White Sox Omission

2 Feb

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Summary

Frank Thomas was omitted from a White Sox Black History Month graphic.
Thomas holds numerous White Sox franchise records and was Hall of Fame inducted.
Thomas was the first black player to win back-to-back American League MVPs.

Frank Thomas voiced strong dissatisfaction regarding his omission from a recent White Sox graphic celebrating Black History Month. The team's social media post highlighted "momentous firsts" for black players in the organization, including Minnie Miñoso and Al Smith, but conspicuously left out Thomas.

Thomas, a five-time All-Star and two-time American League MVP during his 16 seasons with the White Sox, holds numerous team records. These include home runs (448), RBIs (1,465), and slugging percentage (.568). He was also inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2014.

A significant oversight in the graphic was the exclusion of Thomas becoming the first black player to win back-to-back American League MVPs in 1994. His exclusion has generated significant backlash, prompting speculation that the White Sox will issue a correction or additional recognition.