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Article: Head to Head: Is Frank Thomas Hall-worthy?

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White Sox slugger Frank Thomas was arguably the best player in the American League during the 1990s, but lately his career has been marred by injuries. Has he done enough to gain entrance in the Hall of Fame?

GOOD, NOT GREAT -- SO NOT GOOD ENOUGH FOR COOPERSTOWN [Wanberg column] I like to write a good diatribe just as much as the next person and I thought I could support the thesis that Frank Thomas doesn't belong in the Hall of Fame. Maybe it's the giddiness caused by the return of the National Hockey League and the Blackhawks signing elite goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin. Indulge me, I want to say that one more time -- Nikolai Khabibulin.

So my hatchet is dulled somewhat by the fact ...

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