"Chicago White Sox legend Frank Thomas torched his former team after he was inexplicably left out of a social media post honoring Black players. On Sunday, February 1, the White Sox posted a pair of graphics honoring the start of Black History Month. The graphics recognized a series of momentous firsts for the organization. Among those firsts was outfielder Al Smith as the team's first Black All-Star, Dick Allen as the team's first Black MVP, and Larry Doby as the first Black manager"
"More than a few social media users were quick to point out the fact that Thomas, arguably the greatest player in White Sox history, was suspiciously absent from the team's Black History Month post. No mention of Frank Thomas, the best player in franchise history No mention of Jermaine Dye, the only World Series MVP in team history No mention of Tim Anderson, one of only 3 men to win a batting title in franchise history (Appling, Thomas)"
The White Sox posted graphics marking the start of Black History Month that listed a series of organizational firsts. The graphics named Al Smith as the team's first Black All-Star, Dick Allen as the first Black MVP, and Larry Doby as the first Black manager. The graphics omitted Frank Thomas, Jermaine Dye, and Tim Anderson despite their significant franchise achievements. Social media users and fans pointed out the omissions and criticized the team's public relations. Frank Thomas responded on Twitter, calling the omission insulting, asserting the Black player who made the team rich and holds its records is forgettable, and warning that he is taking receipts.
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