Frank Thomas
American baseball player
Died when: 93 years 219 days (1123 months)Star Sign: Gemini
Frank Joseph Thomas (born June 11, 1929) was an American former professional baseball left fielder, first baseman and third baseman who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1951–1958), Cincinnati Reds (1959), Chicago Cubs (1960–1961, 1966), Milwaukee Braves (1961, 1965), New York Mets (1962–1964), Philadelphia Phillies (1964–1965) and Houston Astros (1965).
He batted and threw right-handed and was listed as 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) tall and 200 pounds (91 kg).Born in Pittsburgh and of Lithuanian descent, he attended high school at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Secondary School of Mississauga, Ontario.
As a teenager he attended a seminary in Niagara Falls, Ontario, and he studied for the Roman Catholic priesthood for 41/2 years before entering pro baseball.
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