Frank Edward Thomas (born May 27, 1968 in Columbus, Georgia) is an American Major League Baseball player, who is currently a free agent, nicknamed "The Big Hurt" or "Frankie T.". Frank Thomas became one of baseball's biggest stars in the 1990s, playing for the Chicago White Sox. He was given the nickname "The Big Hurt" by broadcaster Ken "Hawk" Harrelson. Thomas is one of several notable baseball players who played college baseball at Auburn University, most notably Bo Jackson, who was a teammate of Thomas in both college and the major leagues. He also played tight end for the school's football team.