Frank Thomas ripped the White Sox via a social media post

Thomas played 16 years with the White Sox from 1990-2005 and finished his career first in several key statistical categories, including home runs (448), RBI (1,465), doubles (447), on-base percentage (.427), slugging percentage (.568), OPS (.995) and walks (1.466).

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Frank Thomas in spring training in 1996

Frank Thomas No. 35 of the Chicago White Sox signs autographs for fans before the start of a Major League Baseball spring training game in 1996 in Tucson, Arizona. (Focus on Sports/Getty Images)

He noted the accolades he received on X in response to the organization.

“I think the black player who made you rich over there and keeps all your records is a forgettable player! Don’t worry, I’m taking the receipts!” Written on X.

The graphic in question referenced some key moments in the White Sox organization and black players. Minnie Minoso broke the franchise’s color barrier, Al Smith was the first black star in team history in 1960, Danny Godwin was the first African-American player to be selected with the top pick by the White Sox in 1971, and Kenny Williams became the first African-American general manager in Chicago sports history – just to name a few.

Frank Thomas in 2014

Former Chicago White Sox player and Hall of Famer Frank Thomas before a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at US Cellular Field on August 16, 2014. (Dennis Wierzbicki/USA TODAY Sports)

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“In celebration of Black History Month, we reflect on the important early accomplishments of the White Sox organization,” the White Sox posted alongside the graphic.

Thomas, nicknamed “The Big Hurt,” was on the team when it won the World Series in 2005, but played only 34 games that season. He won back-to-back MVP awards in 1993 and 1994 and is the only White Sox player to ever accomplish the feat.

Frank Thomas hugs Sammy Sosa

Toronto Blue Jays Designee (35) Frank Thomas greets former teammate from the Chicago White Sox and current Texas Rangers Designate (21) Sammy Sosa before the game at Rogers Center in Toronto on April 27, 2007. (Tom Szczerbowski / USA TODAY Sports)

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He played 171 matches for Toronto Blue Jays After his tenure with the White Sox ended. The Blue Jays included Thomas in their celebration of Black History Month.

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