Batting Title
Thomas won the 1997 American League batting title with a .347 average.
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Frank Thomas
Frank Thomas played for the Chicago White Sox from 1990 through 2005 and became one of the franchise's leading hitters.
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Frank Thomas History
Hall of Fame election
Thomas was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.
Source: Chicago White Sox / MLB.comWhite Sox retire No. 35
The White Sox retired Thomas' uniform number 35.
Source: Chicago White Sox / MLB.comMajor-league debut
Thomas made his major-league debut for the White Sox at Milwaukee.
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Frank Thomas Facts
Career Home Runs
Thomas hit 521 home runs during his 19-season major-league career.
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Thomas was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame on the first ballot in 2014.
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Thomas won consecutive American League Most Valuable Player awards in 1993 and 1994.
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The White Sox retired Thomas' No. 35 on August 29, 2010.
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Frank Thomas played for the Chicago White Sox from 1990 through 2005.
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