Trending Now - Frank Thomas Sues White Sox for Unauthorized Jersey Use

WHO:

Frank Thomas, Hall of Famer and former MLB MVP

Chicago White Sox, Nike, Fanatics

WHAT:

Frank Thomas has filed a lawsuit against the Chicago White Sox, Nike, and Fanatics.

The lawsuit alleges unauthorized use of Thomas's name, image, and likeness (NIL) on jerseys.

WHERE:

Chicago, Illinois (home of the Chicago White Sox)

WHEN:

The lawsuit was filed in March 2026.

WHY:

The lawsuit stems from alleged unauthorized use of Thomas's likeness on jerseys and tensions related to being excluded from a Black History Month graphic.

HOW:

The lawsuit claims appropriation of Thomas's name and likeness without permission.

(UPDATED March 26, 2026 00:39 UTC)

Frank Thomas, the Hall of Famer and former MLB MVP, has filed a lawsuit against the Chicago White Sox, Nike, and Fanatics in March 2026. The suit alleges that these entities used Thomas's name, image, and likeness on jerseys without his authorization, and it also highlights tensions stemming from his exclusion from a Black History Month graphic. The complaint claims that his likeness was appropriated without permission, raising significant concerns about the use of his identity in merchandise.