Bridgeport in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Frank Thomas
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Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 29, 2026
1. Frank Thomas Marker
White Sox (1990-2005)
1993 & 1994 American League Most Valuable Player
Ranks first in club history in home runs (448), extra-base hits (906), doubles (447), walks (1,466), runs (1,327), RBI (1,465), total bases (3,949), slugging percentage (.568), and on-base percentage (.427)
Five-time All-Star
Four-time Silver Slugger Award winner (1991, '93-94, 2000)
No. Retired: 2010
Erected by Chicago White Sox.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Baseball Hall of Famers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1990.
Location. 41° 49.803′ N, 87° 37.95′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Bridgeport. It is on West 35th Street 0.1 miles west of Dan Ryan Expressway (Interstate 90/94). The display is in the Wintrust Kids Zone at Rate Field, home of baseball's Chicago White Sox. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 333 West 35th Street, Chicago IL 60609, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest. Globally, it is in North America, on the Great Lakes, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Minnie Minoso (here, next to this marker); Ted Lyons (here, next to this marker); Nellie Fox (here, next to this marker); Harold Baines (here, next to this marker); Billy Pierce (here, next to this marker); Luke Appling (here, next to this marker); Jackie Robinson (here, next to this
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Also see . . . Baseball Reference: Frank Thomas. Thomas is considered one of the finest right-handed sluggers in baseball history. He is the only player in major league history to have seven consecutive seasons with at least a .300 batting average, 100 RBIs, 100 runs scored, 100 walks and 20 home runs. As of August 2026, his 521 home runs are tied with Willie McCovey and Ted Williams for 20th in baseball history. (Submitted on August 7, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 29, 2026
2. Wintrust Kids Zone at Rate Field
The markers are part of the Kids Zone that overlooks left field at the White Sox home ballpark.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 6, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
