MLB Baseball: Frank Thomas Hits 500th Home Run

by Bodog Beat News Ticker  |  June 28th, 2007

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Frank Thomas joined MLB's exclusive 500 Home Run club Thursday afternoon. (AI Wire)

 

Frank Thomas hit his 500th home run Thursday, joining one of baseball's most elite clubs.

The Toronto slugger became the 21st major leaguer to reach the career mark, a milestone that has always meant an eventual spot in the Hall of Fame.

Thomas hit a three-run shot in the first inning, connecting against Minnesota's Carlos Silva and sending a 1-2 pitch an estimated 396 feet into the left-field stands.

The Metrodome crowd responded with a standing ovation for the two-time AL MVP. Thomas, as is his way, kept his head down as he rounded the bases. Toronto players spilled out of the dugout to congratulate him.

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