Hall of Famer Frank Thomas files lawsuit seeking damages against White Sox, Fanatics, Nike | National Sports

CHICAGO (AP) — Hall of Fame slugger Frank Thomas has filed a lawsuit against the Chicago White Sox and accuses the organization with which he played the bulk of his career of unauthorized use of his likeness on uniforms.

The lawsuit was filed March 19 in Cook County, Illinois, and also named Nike and Fanatics as defendants.

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