Frank Thomas HOF rookie game worn cap

[Phil316]

Re: Frank Thomas HOF rookie game worn cap

Congrats! Very happy for you.

[stasman]

Re: Frank Thomas HOF rookie game worn cap

Here is Frank today with the hat

[stasman]

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I'm just really excited to know 100% this is his Rookie game hat. He has been one of my favorite players and to have an item from his Rookie year is awesome.

[Roady]

Re: Frank Thomas HOF rookie game worn cap

For myself, I buy items for my enjoyment. My collection stays with me.
If I did loan it out to the HOF it would be short term and I would make sure it would be returned to me.

[Chess2899]

Re: Frank Thomas HOF rookie game worn cap

He really liked it. Confirmed it to be his rookie hat and when I told him that a lot of people said the auto wasn't his he said it definitely was his because that's when he was spelling out his name.. He the took the hat and said I'll sign it again.. He then signed it a added GU 1990. He really wanted me to contact the HOF... That would be cool. I've never owned something worthy of being in the Hall.

I am considering loaning some of my Greg Maddux rookie items for the HOF. I think it would be cool to loan your rookie Thomas hat for the ceremony. They will stick your name on it and I guess you could tell your friends you are in the Hall of Fame.

[Roady]

Re: Frank Thomas HOF rookie game worn cap

He really liked it. Confirmed it to be his rookie hat and when I told him that a lot of people said the auto wasn't his he said it definitely was his because that's when he was spelling out his name.. He the took the hat and said I'll sign it again.. He then signed it a added GU 1990. He really wanted me to contact the HOF... That would be cool. I've never owned something worthy of being in the Hall.

I even posted his old autograph and it was the same.
I never had any doubt it was legit.

[stasman]

Re: Frank Thomas HOF rookie game worn cap

He really liked it. Confirmed it to be his rookie hat and when I told him that a lot of people said the auto wasn't his he said it definitely was his because that's when he was spelling out his name.. He the took the hat and said I'll sign it again.. He then signed it a added GU 1990. He really wanted me to contact the HOF... That would be cool. I've never owned something worthy of being in the Hall.

[SoonerOrLater]

Re: Frank Thomas HOF rookie game worn cap

They posted a pick of Frank signing this hat on the Fanatics Authentic Shows Facebook page.

[bgakladd]

Re: Frank Thomas HOF rookie game worn cap

That's good news!!.....I always thought the autograph was legit. Enjoy the moment, after all the debate about the hat and signature you now know for sure. Treasure it!

[Roady]

Re: Frank Thomas HOF rookie game worn cap

YES!!!!!!! Frank saw it and said definitely yes and that is his autograph. He then signed it again and added G.U. 1990. He wants me to contact the HOF to display it!!! I knew it.

Good for you. Goes to show some "experts" are not experts after all.

[Hoosier39]

Re: Frank Thomas HOF rookie game worn cap

YES!!!!!!! Frank saw it and said definitely yes and that is his autograph. He then signed it again and added G.U. 1990. He wants me to contact the HOF to display it!!! I knew it.

Very cool. I may have left it as is after he confirmed it instead of him signing it again, but everyone is different.

[stasman]

Re: Frank Thomas HOF rookie game worn cap

YES!!!!!!! Frank saw it and said definitely yes and that is his autograph. He then signed it again and added G.U. 1990. He wants me to contact the HOF to display it!!! I knew it.

[stasman]

Re: Frank Thomas HOF rookie game worn cap

Ok. Bought my Frank Thomas ticket to the March show. Let's see what he thinks of his Rookie hat.

[stasman]

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That's true. Good point

[salukidave]

Re: Frank Thomas HOF rookie game worn cap

Instead of paying to have your moment with the Big Hurt at the upcoming Sun-Times show, you might want to wait. They'll be plenty of other opportunities to show the hat to Frank. At the very least, he should be at Soxfest for years. Plus he's opening a sports bar in Berwyn.

While it would be great to get a photo of Frank with the hat, I wouldn't take his word on anything concerning a piece from 24 years ago., at least not as the last word.