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gptkbp:instanceOf
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Baseball Player
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gptkbp:awards
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5× All-Star
3× Silver Slugger
2×_American_League_MVP
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gptkbp:battingStyle
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.301
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gptkbp:birthDate
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1968-05-27
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gptkbp:birthPlace
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gptkb:Pittsburgh,_Pennsylvania
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gptkbp:broadcasts
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ESPN_Analyst
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gptkbp:careerEnd
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2,322
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gptkbp:careerStart
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.419
.555
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gptkbp:charityWork
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gptkb:Frank_Thomas_Foundation
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gptkbp:children
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3 children.
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gptkbp:college
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gptkb:Auburn_University
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gptkbp:debutYear
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1990-08-02
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gptkbp:diedIn
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gptkb:Major_League_Baseball
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gptkbp:draft
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gptkb:Chicago_White_Sox
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gptkbp:famousFor
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Power hitting and on-base skills.
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gptkbp:famousQuote
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"I just want to be the best player I can be."
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gptkbp:famousRival
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With other power hitters of his era.
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gptkbp:FIFA_code
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1993
2005
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gptkbp:filmography
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Featured in baseball documentaries.
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gptkbp:firstAwarded
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1990-08-02
1990-08-10
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gptkbp:fullName
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gptkb:Frank_Edward_Thomas_Jr.
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gptkbp:gameplay
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2008-09-28
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gptkbp:hallOfFameInduction
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2014
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gptkbp:hobbies
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Golf.
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gptkbp:homeRuns
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521
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Frank Thomas
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gptkbp:impact
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Changed the perception of the designated hitter.
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gptkbp:influence
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Impact on the designated hitter role.
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gptkbp:influencedBy
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gptkb:Ken_Griffey_Jr.
Hank Aaron.
David Ortiz.
Babe_Ruth.
Jim_Thome.
Ted_Williams.
Albert_Pujols.
Mark_McGwire.
Sammy_Sosa.
Willie_Stargell.
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gptkbp:inspiration
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Influenced many young players.
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gptkbp:lastProduced
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2007-09-30
2008-09-28
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gptkbp:legacy
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One of the greatest hitters in baseball history.
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gptkbp:marketingStrategy
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Involved in various business projects.
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gptkbp:nickname
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The Big Hurt
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gptkbp:notableEvent
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First player to hit 500 home runs and have a .300 batting average.
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gptkbp:personalLife
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Married to Megan Thomas.
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gptkbp:philanthropy
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Supports youth sports programs.
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gptkbp:playsFor
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gptkb:Toronto_Blue_Jays
gptkb:Oakland_Athletics
gptkb:Chicago_White_Sox
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gptkbp:position
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First baseman
Designated hitter
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gptkbp:postRetirementCareer
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Businessman
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gptkbp:profession
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1,667
2,468
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gptkbp:retired
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35 by Chicago White Sox
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gptkbp:retirementYear
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2008
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gptkbp:runsThrough
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1,704
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gptkbp:socialMediaPresence
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Active on Twitter.
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gptkbp:sportsTeam
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Provides analysis on baseball.
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gptkbp:team
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gptkb:Toronto_Blue_Jays
gptkb:Oakland_Athletics
gptkb:Chicago_White_Sox
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