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 Worth, Inc.

Subject Chicago White Sox (Baseball team)

Subject American League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Subject Major League Baseball (Organization)

Attributes

Classificationssports and athletic equipment

Dimensions34 in.

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