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Frank Thomas bat
Frank Thomas bat
Frank Thomas bat
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Frank Thomas bat

Date1994
DescriptionBlack painted wooden bat with a natural stain handle and knob. "Worth / Tullahoma, TN / Made in U.S.A" is in white lettering in the center of the barrel with two painted white stripes to the left along with "Hand Crafted / Frank Thomas / Model" in white lettering near the end of the barrel. "FT / 4 1/2 / WC129" is inscribed on the knob end.
Bio/Historical NoteFrank Thomas used this bat during the White Sox' strike-shortened 1994 season, which lasted only 113 games. That year, Thomas recorded 38 home runs, 106 runs and 101 RBI en route to the American League MVP Award. As a point of comparison, his numbers projected out to a full 162-game season would be a remarkable 54 home runs, 151 runs and 144 RBI.
Object numberB-1994-0262
Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer
Classificationssports and athletic equipment
Dimensions34 in.
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