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A biography of the Chicago White Sox slugger who came to be known as "The Big Hurt" for his prowess with the bat. ... Read more

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A biography of the power-hitting baseball player, from his childhood in Georgia through his college days at Auburn University to his professional career with the Chicago White Sox. ... Read more

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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Frank Thomas, Bo Jackson, Josh Hancock, Tim Hudson, Mark Bellhorn, Tim Stowers, David Ross, Ray Prim, Gabe Gross, Billy Hitchcock, Levale Speigner, Red Smith, Jimmy Outlaw, Colter Bean, Jimmy Hitchcock, Chris Bootcheck, Scott Sullivan, Joe Beckwith, Charlie Gibson, Pat Keedy. Excerpt:Billy Hitchcock as a Detroit Tigers coach in 1957 William Clyde "Billy" Hitchcock (July 31, 1916 April 9, 2006) was an American infielder , coach , manager and scout in Major League Baseball . He also served as president of the class AA Southern League from 1971-80. His brother Jim played briefly for the 1938 Boston Braves . Career in uniform Born in Inverness , Alabama and a graduate of Auburn University , Hitchcock played all four infield positions during a nine-year American League active career. He broke in with the 1942 Detroit Tigers , spent three years in the Army Air Force in the Pacific during World War II , and resumed his major league career from 1946-53. A right-handed batter and thrower, he batted .243 with five home runs in 703 games with the Tigers, Washington Senators , Boston Red Sox , St. Louis Browns and Philadelphia Athletics . After AAA managing assignments in 1954 and 1961, sandwiched around a six-year (1955-60) term as a Detroit coach, Hitchcock was manager of the 1962-63 Baltimore Orioles , but the team barely broke the .500 mark (163-161); he was replaced by Hank Bauer , and moved into Baltimore's minor league department as field coordinator. Hitchcock began the 1966 season as a coach for the Atlanta Braves under Bobby Bragan , but when the Braves won only 52 of their first 111 games, Hitchcock took over. The Braves won 33 of their last 51 games to finish fifth in the National League in their maiden season in Georgia, and Hitchcock was invited back for 1967, but he was fir... ... Read more

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Chapters: Auburn Tigers Baseball Players, Frank Thomas, Bo Jackson, Josh Hancock, Tim Hudson, Mark Bellhorn, Tim Stowers, David Ross, Ray Prim, Gabe Gross, Billy Hitchcock, Levale Speigner, Red Smith, Jimmy Outlaw, Colter Bean, Jimmy Hitchcock, John Pawlowski, Danny Doyle, Chris Bootcheck, Scott Sullivan, Joe Beckwith, Hal Baird, Charlie Gibson, Pat Keedy, Samford Stadium - Hitchcock Field at Plainsman Park. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 99. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Frank Edward Thomas, Jr. (born May 27, 1968) is a retired Major League Baseball designated hitter and first baseman. Thomas became one of baseball's biggest stars in the 1990s, playing for the Chicago White Sox. Broadcaster Ken Harrelson coined the nickname "The Big Hurt" for Thomas in the 1992 season. Frank Thomas is known for his menacing home run power; he routinely swung a rusted piece of rebar (reportedly found during a renovation project in Old Comiskey Park) in the on-deck circle. Thomas played baseball and football at Auburn University. He is part of an elite group of four players (including Mel Ott, Babe Ruth and Ted Williams) to have at least a .300 batting average, 500 home runs, 1,500 RBI, 1,000 runs and 1,500 walks in a career. He retired February 12th, 2010. Thomas is one of the biggest players at 6'5" and 275 pounds. Thomas was born and raised in Columbus, Georgia, and shares a birthday (5/27/68) with fellow Major League player Jeff Bagwell, a player whose career would eventually parallel Thomas's in several aspects. Frank attended Columbus High School and was a standout in both football and baseball. As a Columbus High School sophomore he hit cleanup for a baseball team that won a state championship. As a senior he hit .440 for the baseball team, was named an All-State tight end with the footb...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=372723 ... Read more

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Frank Edward Thomas, Jr. (born May 27, 1968) is a retired Major League Baseball designated hitter and first baseman. Thomas became one of baseball's biggest stars in the 1990s, playing for the Chicago White Sox. Broadcaster Ken Harrelson coined the nickname "The Big Hurt" for Thomas in the 1992 season. Frank Thomas is known for his menacing home run power; he routinely swung a rusted piece of rebar (reportedly found during a renovation project in Old Comiskey Park) in the on-deck circle. Thomas played baseball and football at Auburn University. He is part of an elite group of four players (including Mel Ott, Babe Ruth and Ted Williams) to have at least a .300 batting average, 500 home runs, 1,500 RBI, 1,000 runs and 1,500 walks in a career. He retired February 12th, 2010. ... Read more

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The Classic Baseball Price Guide Beckett Baseball Card Monthly. Awesome Photos and Stories on the Hottest Players of the Time. Articles from in house Departments ; Off the Bench, Short Prints, The Hot Lists , Convention Calendar, Short Stops, Baseball & Card Quiz, The Ninth Inning and more. In this Issue Cover Article on Frank Thomas, also Sixth Annual Beckett Sports Art Gallery Winners and More... ... Read more

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A biography of Frank Thomas, first baseman for the Chicago White Sox. ... Read more

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A biography of the power-hitting baseball player, from his childhood in Georgia through his college days at Auburn University to his professional career with the Chicago White Sox. ... Read more

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Profiles the personal life and sports career of the superstar first baseman for the Chicago White Sox baseball team. ... Read more