Chicago White Sox legend Frank Thomas has filed a lawsuit against the team and multiple companies over use of his name on specialty jerseys. Thomas filed the lawsuit in Cook County this week, naming the White Sox, Nike and Fanatics and seeking payment of approximately $50,000. According to the complaint, Thomas’ attorneys allege the team’s sales of its City Connect 2.0 jerseys with his name and number on them without the slugger’s consent and without compensating him, which they say violates the Illinois Right of Publicity Act. The jerseys, which feature numerous homages to the Chicago Bulls, made their debut last season, with Thomas’ complaint pegging a start date of April 2025 for sales of the jerseys with his name on them. “The complaint we filed alleges violations of the Illinois Right to Publicity Act,” said Thomas’ attorney William T. Gibbs in a statement provided to ESPN. “Companies may not profit from anyone’s identity without their permission. We believe our filing speaks for itself.” Thomas spent 16 of his 19 seasons with the White Sox, massing 448 home runs, 1,465 RBI’s, and a batting average of .307. He is the team’s all-time leader in runs, doubles, home runs, and RBI’s. ...read more read less