Overview
- The White Sox marked the start of Black History Month with a social-media timeline of organizational 'momentous firsts' that omitted Frank Thomas, noting him only in a blurb tied to Dick Allen.
- Thomas replied on X, writing, 'I guess the Black player who made you rich over there and holds all your records is forgettable! Don’t worry I’m taking Receipts!'
- His post drew far more engagement than the team’s original message, prompting heavy fan criticism of the omission.
- The team declined public comment as coverage spread, and the Chicago Tribune reported a spokesman contacted Thomas privately, which sources said did not help.
- Thomas remains the franchise leader in numerous offensive categories and a first-ballot Hall of Famer, and he appeared in a Black History Month graphic shared by the Blue Jays.