a couple of years ago he wrote that frank was a hof even if he didn't get to 500 home runs. i guess since then he forgot about his career line of .303/.423/.562, two mvps (should be 3) 7 other times in the top 10 for mvp and just how dominating he was for that little stretch from 90-00.

 

big hurt = first ballot

What he said, iirc, is that Thomas deserves to be in the Hall. He's written articles also about who actually gets in the Hall, about what sort of candidates draw enough votes. The two lists aren't the same, and all he was saying here was that he doesn't believe 500 homers automatically will change the minds of enough voters to make Thomas a lock. Not that he doesn't believe Thomas should be in.

 

Seriously, how many sabrmetrics guys do you think would vote against Thomas?

This is a special day for me. Frank Thomas was the player I idolized growing up. From his swing, to his gritty work ethic, I wanted to BE the Big Hurt. Thank you so much for the inspiration Frankie! And congratulations!! YOU DID IT!!!!

Didn't you admit late in 2005 or early last season that you just started following the Sox?

His career stats are first ballot material, and there's not really an argument against it.

 

Congratulations, Frank.

ESPN did a nice little piece on him.

 

We were lucky to witness some of the things he accomplished here; it's amazing hearing the names his numbers are compared to.

ESPN did a nice little piece on him.

 

We were lucky to witness some of the things he accomplished here; it's amazing hearing the names his numbers are compared to.

 

I'm a little surprised ESPN knows about Frank Thomas or that there are players that don't play for the Red Sox or Yankees.

CONGRATS BIG HURT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Truly one of the greatest players EVER to wear a Sox uniform.........

I'm a little surprised ESPN knows about Frank Thomas or that there are players that don't play for the Red Sox or Yankees.

http://www.theonion.com/content/news_brief...nother_baseball

ESPN did a nice little piece on him.

 

We were lucky to witness some of the things he accomplished here; it's amazing hearing the names his numbers are compared to.

 

It was almost like time stopped when he came to bat. Remember that Jordan commercial "Frozen Moment"? Everybody just stopped whatever they were doing when they saw Mike on the TV. I felt the exact same way about Frank. Especially during the years of 1991-1994.

I gotta submit my name on this thread. Congrats Big Hurt!!!

congrats big man!

Congrats to the big hurt. I will always remember watching him play when I was younger and he was in his prime. He will always have a place in my personal baseball hall of fame.

Congrats to Frank. Hopefully this secures his spot as a FIRST BALLOT hall of famer.

Congrats to the Big Hurt. The 500 HR Club welcomes you. It's a shame cheaters like Bonds, Sosa, McGwire and Palmiero tainted your accomplishment.

 

But Sox fans today are smiling with pride knowing your 500 HR's are clean. Unlike the ass clown RF'er the north siders used to worship for years.

 

Also the fan who caught The Big Hurt's milestone HR gave the ball back to Frank. Class move for a class act.

 

See you in Cooperstown Frank!

Hurt!!

after some bad news i got earlier this week, two friends passed away (different occurances) this finally brought a smile to my face. congrats big hurt, you deserve it and everything that will come with it as in a HOF plaque.

It was almost like time stopped when he came to bat. Remember that Jordan commercial "Frozen Moment"? Everybody just stopped whatever they were doing when they saw Mike on the TV. I felt the exact same way about Frank. Especially during the years of 1991-1994.

 

They have that Frank commercial doing the same thing on the bottom of the video links on the right.

 

http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/mlb/events...as500/index.jsp

Uhh.. he ain't comming back. They retired Baines before he stopped playing, they can sure as hell do the same for Frank.

 

They said they screwed up by retiring Baines number while he was still playing, and they wouldn't do that again.

Congrats to Mr. White Sox hitting his 500th homerun. And it doesn't surprise me that he got kicked out of the same game... I was there in 2003 when he hit his 400th and that was a great moment. I kind of wish he did it in a Sox uniform and im sure deep down he did as well. I grew up watching this guy and i can't wait to see his number retired and statue built in the outfield.

They said they screwed up by retiring Baines number while he was still playing, and they wouldn't do that again.

 

Interesting. Never heard that.

They should put it in left center where he hit a 495 foot bomb off of Johan.

I was there for that! Any chance anybody would have a video of that, cuz i never got to see the highlight afterwards...Anyways, congrats to the Big Hurt, he's a sure-fire first-ballot hall-of-famer in my eyes!

They won't build a statue for him in the outfield, but I also wish he was still a Sox as well as Maggs.

Didn't you admit late in 2005 or early last season that you just started following the Sox?

Yeah, I didn't start "following" the Sox until 2003, but I've always loved baseball. Frank Thomas was my idol as a kid, back when all I cared about was the Green Bay Packers.

Congrats Frank! I'm glad he reached this milestone as a couple years back it seemed in doubt due to that injury. Its a shame he missed all that time the past 6-7 years b/c of injuries, without those he'd probably be pushing 575 about now.