Frank Thomas, the legendary baseball player, recently found himself at the center of an unfortunate incident when Fox News mistakenly reported his death. The news spread like wildfire, causing confusion and concern among fans and loved ones. In response to this distressing situation, Thomas took to social media to express his frustration and disappointment with the network.
In a heartfelt post on Twitter, Thomas blasted Fox News for their careless mistake. He emphasized the importance of responsible journalism and accurate reporting. As a public figure who has experienced firsthand the power of media influence, Thomas understands the impact such false information can have on individuals' lives.
Faulkner Focus mistakenly included White Sox legend Frank Thomas, who played for the team from 1990-2005 and was a first-ballot Hall of Famer.
Thomas took to social media to correct the error and criticize the network. Thomas worked for Fox Sports from 2014-2023 before he was replaced by Derek Jeter. He now works for Apple TV as a broadcaster.
The older Frank Thomas played from 1951 to 1966, retiring two years before the Hall of Famer's birth and appearing with seven different teams in a career that saw him bounce among positions and play on the New York Mets' inaugural team.
Frank Thomas retired from MLB in 2009, with 521 career home runs and two AL MVP awards with the White Sox. He earned enshrinement into the Hall of Fame on his first ballot, with 83.7% of the BBWAA vote. His career as a broadcaster saw him leave Fox in 2023, when the network brought in Derek Jeter, and he has since made appearances with Apple TV+.
Thomas can still be seen these days peddling Nugenix supplements on your television.
Fox News later issued a correction acknowledging the mistake.
"We misidentified Frank Thomas, the three-time All-Star for the Pittsburgh Pirates," anchor Julie Banderas said. "The Frank Thomas we showed you unfortunately was also a former pro baseball. He is very much alive."
To its credit, the network quickly corrected the gaffe. “We also need to quickly issue a correction in the ‘in memoriam’ feature that we showed just a few minutes ago,” guest anchor Julie Banderas said. “We misidentified the late Frank Thomas, the three-time all-star for the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Frank Thomas we showed you, unfortunately, was also a former pro baseball player. He is very much alive. We apologize for that mistake.”
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