Frank Thomas’ prolific career was already immortalized with a plaque in Cooperstown and a statue in Chicago. The Auburn legend completed the trifecta Saturday morning on the Plains.
“I just want to say, I’m so humbled and grateful, and thankful, for this distinct honor,” Thomas said during a ceremony before the unveiling. “I’m bragging here — but having two statues at two stadiums recognizing my college and pro career means the world to me. It just blows me away. I never imagined any of this when I started chasing my dream at Auburn University.”
Thomas remains the only player in Auburn history to win the team Triple Crown honor twice, leading the team in batting average, RBI and home runs during his final two seasons. He led the Tigers in RBI and home runs in all three of his seasons. Thomas was a five-time All-Star from 1993-97 and was the American League MVP in back-to-back seasons . He also won the American League battling title in 1997 after hitting .347 for the season. He’s the only MLB player in history to hit at least .300 with 100 RBI, 100 runs scores, 100 walks and 20 home runs in seven straight seasons, doing so from 1991-97.
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