Frank Joseph Thomas

Positions: Outfielder, Third Baseman and First Baseman
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 3", Weight: 200 lb.

Born: June 11, 1929 in Pittsburgh, PA
High School: Mount Carmel College (Niagara Falls, ON)
Signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates as an amateur free agent in 1947. (All Transactions)
Debut: August 17, 1951 (Age 22)   vs. CHC 4 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SB
Teams (by GP): Pirates/Mets/Cubs/Braves/Redlegs/... 1951-1966

Final Game: May 30, 1966 (Age 36)   vs. PIT 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
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