Spring Training hasn’t even started, and the Chicago White Sox have already taken their first L of 2026.
The Southsiders’ social media account rung in the first day of Black History Month on Sunday with a timeline looking back “upon momentous firsts for the White Sox organization.” Some of the more notable moments included Comiskey Park hosting the first Negro Leagues All-Star Game in 1933, Al Smith becoming the organization’s first Black All-Star in 1960 and current manager Will Venable becoming the third Black White Sox manager in team history and one of two active Black managers in 2024.
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But there was one glaring omission.
Frank Thomas, the club’s all-time leader in home runs (448), RBIs (1,465), runs scored (1,327), doubles (447), walks (1,466), on-base percentage (.427), slugging percentage (.568), and total bases (3,949), was absent aside from a brief mention under Dick Allen’s MVP section. None of his franchise records, five All-Star appearances, four Silver Sluggers, AL batting title — or his streak of seven consecutive seasons with at least a .300 average, 100 RBIs, 100 runs scored, 100 walks and 20 home runs from 1991-1997 — were in the post.
And the Big Hurt himself noticed.
“I Guess the black player who made you rich over there and holds all your records is forgettable!” he said in a reply to the post. “Don’t worry I’m taking Receipts!”
Thomas’ tweet ratioed the White Sox with over 2,000 likes and 218 retweets compared to 264 likes and 88 retweets on the original post as of 2:00 p.m. ET.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Frank Thomas reacts to being left off White Sox Black History Month post
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