Quote Originally Posted by WadeInBmore View Post
If it was the Thomas helmet on eBay I thinknyou got an issued helmet made up with new numbers to look like a Thomas. I couldn't find a number style match. The seller was very cool and open about talking about the item, but with no real provenance trail and the questionable number styling I stayed away. If you can find pics to style match those solid white numbers you got a good deal...however it wasn't something I was comfortable as claiming to be used by frank.

I have three GU helmets of his and I hadnt gotten to the size comparison since I couldn't style match. I will check and let you know for sure in the next couple of days.

A legit black white sox helmet is on my whale list. I have just about everything else imaginable lol. Still need one for my collection. 😉

If your helmet wasn't the one on eBay where did you acquire it and please post pics!!!! Would love to see a nice Sox helmet!!!
Thanks Wade, that would be the one. It arrived today and I am also a Frank Thomas collector of many years. I am pretty certain I have seen this particular helmet worn by him in the past, and it looks very legit to me. It has the decal indicating it isn't a retail model, but rather a game model. I guess I won't know until I either locate a photo or send it in to be looked at by John Taube. The autograph is definitely his. I really appreciate your post and it is cool to know that there is someone out there who dedicates both the time and money to collect one of my all time favorite players items. I have a large collection of his from the NNOF to the very early Kissimmee Sticks GU and signed uncracked bat. In fact this was my very first bat in my collection many, many years ago.

Here's some photos of your 'whale' both PSA (signature) and John Taube (game used) authenticated and photo matched. Ironically, this is a recent addition as well. Thank you again Wade!