BeeZee Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 CHICAGO -- Frank Thomas has announced his retirement following a 19-season career in which he hit 521 homers and won two American League MVP awards with the Chicago White Sox. The Big Hurt made the announcement Friday. Considering he didn't play last season, the news was hardly shocking. With his power and ability to hit for a high average, Thomas figures to land in the Hall of Fame when he becomes eligible. A five-time All-Star who batted .301, Thomas is tied for 18th with Ted Williams and Willie McCovey on baseball's home run list while driving in 1,704 runs. And in an era clouded by performance-enhancing drugs, he was outspoken against their use. Thomas, 41, split his final three seasons between Oakland and Toronto, but he'll be remembered most for a 16-year run with the White Sox. http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/news/story?id=4908616 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdog17k Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 Gonna miss the Big Hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phightins Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 Arguably one of the 20 or 25 greatest hitters of all time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nomar Fachix Posted February 15, 2010 Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 Top 20 for sure in my book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren2ThaG Posted February 15, 2010 Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 I used to think they called him the Big Herd but its the Big Hurt. Pze my man. Banging power hitter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nomar Fachix Posted February 15, 2010 Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 Dude finishes with a .300+ AVG, 500+ HR, 1,500+ RBI, and 1,500+ BB... Joining Babe Ruth, Ted Williams, and Mel Ott as the only four in history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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