Frank Thomas reportedly suing White Sox, Nike, Fanatics over allegedly profiting from jersey sales without his consent
Thomas has a complicated relationship with the White Sox, and the latest chapter of that topsy-turvy dynamic is reportedly unfolding in Illinois’ Cook County circuit court.
Frank Thomas’ name is all over the Chicago White Sox record book. He’s the club’s leader in home runs, RBI and OPS, among several other categories. But the Hall of Fame slugger has a complicated relationship with the franchise he once starred for, and the latest chapter of that topsy-turvy dynamic is reportedly unfolding in Illinois’ Cook County circuit court.
Thomas is suing the White Sox, Nike and Fanatics over allegedly profiting from jersey sales without his consent, according to multiple reports Tuesday . He’s reportedly seeking at least $50,000 and punitive damages. The suit also demands a jury trial, per ESPN’s report .
Additionally, Thomas claims he hasn’t received compensation or other consideration for the use of his name and likeness in selling City Connect 2. 0 jerseys, according to The Athletic’s report . Draft your Yahoo Fantasy Baseball team for the 2026 MLB Season The jerseys in question featured a Chicago Bulls crossover.
They were designed with a red and black colorway that pays homage to owner Jerry Reinsdorf’s other team in the Windy City. The Bulls are attached as a respondent in discovery in the suit, along with the Baseball Hall of Fame and retailers such as Dick’s Sporting Goods, Academy, Kohl’s, Lids and Macy’s, per The Athletic. Thomas’ No.