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Born and raised in Chicago, as a child of the 80's I had the great fortune of growing up when nearly all of our franchises were at their peak. While unfortunately much of that luster is gone now, my devotion to all things sports never faded. My first love has always been and will always be baseball, and even though I'm a die-hard White Sox fan, I do care enough about the game that I enjoy following the progress of other teams (even those not-so-cuddly losers on the North Side). I also have a great interest in basketball, football and hockey, and as a University of Illinois grad-- I love following my Fighting Illini.

After torturing my friends, ex-girlfriends, and roommates with my incessant rants about sports, it's time that I turned it into something constructive. Enjoy my occasionally ridiculous musings.

Thomas's Recent Articles

Chicago White Sox: Five Things to Look For This Spring

Published 8 months ago
206 reads 1 comments

Open Mic: Ned Yost Ousting Makes For Confused Fan

Published about 1 year ago
299 reads 6 comments

The Chicago White Sox's Trade-Deadline Wish List

Published about 1 year ago
489 reads 3 comments

Barry Zito: The $126-Million Man

Published about 1 year ago
603 reads 12 comments

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Thomas Writes About

MLB (16),
Chicago (14),
Indianapolis (12),
Chicago White Sox (11),
Opinion (11),
AL Central (5),
Open Mic (3),
Jim Thome (2)

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Favorite Sports Teams

Chicago White Sox, Chicago Bulls, Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Bears, Illinois Fighting Illini, Milwaukee Brewers, New York Mets, Notre Dame Fighting Irish
All Time Sports Moment

I've got two in my lifetime. 1) Michael Jordan's game-winning shot against the Jazz in Game 6, 1998. 2) Kirk Gibson's Game 1 1988 game winning homer.
Most Memorable Game Attended

Any of the Bulls games attended during their playoff runs, especially the 72-10 season.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Probably most single season pitching records
Ruth or Mays?

The Babe, only cause the dude could pitch AND hit.
Unitas or Montana?

If I were older I'd probably say Unitas, but Montana was the man.
Pele or Maradona?

Pele, always.
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Big 10

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by Keith
26 days ago

In wake of the ALCS, please check out my interview with the former Yankee and Angel, the truly inspirational, Jim Abbott!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/272194-inspirational-words-from-former-yank-and-angel
by Robert
2 months ago

Hello Thomas, I would like you to take a look at this article and leave your support in the comment area. I would love to see this story make a difference. Pass it around! Thanks

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/224275-ny-giants-george-martin-the-forgotten-hero
by Richard
3 months ago

Just finished a very important article on anger in sports. Please help me to get the message out by reading and commenting on this article.

Thanks!

ro

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/231946-anger-in-sports-a-look-back-over-my-time
by Bob
3 months ago

This one is very personal to me. It is about a wonderful children's stoy and grassroots movement benefitting kids who play for the love of the game.

I encourage you to take the time to check it out.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/222937-come-to-think-of-itthe-inspiring-message-of-a-glove-of-their-own
by Bob
4 months ago

For my 400th article, I decided to tackle a subject that is near and dear to my heart.

I would greatly appreciate it if you could take the time to read it and comment. I think it's something very important for us to recognize, particularly in light of today's Civil Rights game.

Thanks, Bob

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/203473-come-to-think-of-it-racism-in-sports-is-alive-and-well
by DJ
5 months ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/189069-resisting-temptation-josh-hamiltons-ride-to-hell-and-back
by Bob
6 months ago

Why I love baseball.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/158774-come-to-think-of-it-why-i-love-baseball
by Bob
7 months ago

Hey Thomas, I wrote an article that is sure to generate some debate. check it out and let me know what you think.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/141207-come-to-think-of-it-the-ten-greatest-hall-of-fame-baseball-players-all-time#comment
by Richard
8 months ago

I have a number of sites left that still needs a few teams for my fantasy baseball leagues. If you have the time and want some great competition drop me your e-mail on my board or contact me at rsmcloser@cox.net. Thanks
by Bob
8 months ago

Well, 275 articles & I finally did a slideshow. It's something different, hope you enjoy it.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/137450-popular-ballpark-foods-the-players-they-resemble
by Isaac
9 months ago

Thomas:

My second ever NBA article. Please leave a comment.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/122151-why-the-washington-wizards-will-make-the-playoffs-in-2010
by Isaac
9 months ago

Thomas;

I spent 3 days on this. I'd like you to comment to know your opinion.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/112048-08-and-98-the-90-year-difference-between-the-greatest-baseball-years
by Dave
11 months ago

Hey Thomas—Dave Mo here, a Bleacher Report Community Coordinator.

I've been spending time on our White Sox page and read a couple of your old articles. Really on-point analysis...you do good work.

Given that you haven't written in a while, I thought I'd check in and see if you're interested in picking up your coverage again. What do you say?

If not, it would be great if you could give me some feedback on why you decided to stop writing and what we could have done to better serve you. If you wouldn't mind, please shoot me a line at dmorrison@bleacherreport.com with any thoughts.

Thanks so much,

Dave Mo
by Scott
11 months ago

Hey Thomas,

I hope you were able to watch or listen to tonight's game in Utah!

If not, here's how it went down. Check it out if you get a chance. Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/85690-bulls-jazz-rose-dazzles-jazz-in-wild-west-shootout

Scott
by L.J.
about 1 year ago

Great story on Zito.

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