Frank Thomas

On this date in 2007, Frank Thomas hits his 500th career home run.

"I was the one player who was hurt the most. All those years I finished second, third, fourth behind those guys. I probably could have won four more MVPs." - on playing with players who took steroids

Frank Thomas

Born on today's date, Frank Thomas.

"I knew it was shady when Sammy Sosa hit 60 home runs. Sammy Sosa was my teammate for three years coming up. So watching his career and watching him grown, for three years, he was capable of only 20-25 home runs at most. There's no way Sammy doubled me up." - on steroid use in baseball

At least Frank Thomas doesn't need to buy any new clothes for his Hall of Fame induction ceremony!

Frank Thomas

Never mess with a Hall of Famer around a pillow!

Frank Thomas

On this date in 2007, Frank Thomas hits his 500th career home run,

"If Frank gets a base hit, it takes five hits to score him." - Ozzie Guillen

Frank Thomas

On this date in 2010, Frank Thomas retires.

"It was a secret society. I had no idea. I think I was the one guy that when they were having a conversation, they would stop quickly when I walked in the room." - on teammates who allegedly used steroids

Nick Johnson retires

 

Over a dozen DL trips in a 10 year career.

And they called Frank Thomas "The Big Hurt"?

So Jamie gave up his 512th home run tonight!

This ties him for 21st place with Ernie Banks and Eddie Mathews for most career home runs.

Next up for Jamie is Ted Williams, Frank Thomas and Willie McCovey at 521.

Frank Thomas

On this date in 2010, Frank Thomas announces his retirement.

"If Frank gets a base hit, it takes five hits to score him." - Ozzie Guillen

Frank Thomas

Born on tomorrow's* date, Frank Thomas.

Of course, the designer left the graphic arts field shortly after.

*I might not be at a computer tomorrow.