Description:

This set of collectible phone cards features the legendary Chicago White Sox baseball player Frank Thomas, famously known as "The Big Hurt." Issued by Ameritech Corp. in 1994 as part of their “Coin$aver” series, these cards represent a unique blend of sports memorabilia and functional telecommunication collectibles. Each card prominently displays a distinct monetary value—$10, $5, and $1—highlighting their practical use while showcasing dynamic action shots of Frank Thomas in the midst of gameplay. The images capture Thomas in various moments of his hitting prowess, emphasizing the intensity and focus that defined his career.

The $10 card depicts Frank Thomas mid-swing, having just made contact with the ball, illustrating his power and precision. He is dressed in the White Sox’s classic pinstriped white home uniform, appearing poised and athletic against a blurred crowd background. The "$10" denomination is clearly positioned on the left side, alongside the Ameritech and Coin$aver logos, with the “Big Hurt” branding beneath the photo. This design seamlessly combines the player's identity with the functionality of the phone card, making it a desirable collector’s item for baseball fans and phone card enthusiasts alike.

The $5 card highlights a different moment, capturing Frank Thomas in a casual yet confident batting stance immediately after hitting a pitch. He wears the team’s black away uniform, and the image conveys a lively game-day atmosphere with a rich depth of field, showing spectators blurred in the grandstands. The energetic pose, complemented by bold graphic branding below, emphasizes the power hitter’s recognizable image. Its lower denomination likely made it a more accessible collectible, while still maintaining the high-quality aesthetic characteristic of the set.

Finally, the $1 card shows Frank Thomas in full motion during a left-handed swing near home plate, with the catcher prepared to catch the pitch. This card reverts to the White Sox’s white pinstriped uniform, underscoring his role as a consistent home team player. The design prominently features the "Big Hurt" silhouette and logos on the left, maintaining thematic cohesion across the set. Collectively, these three phone cards form a cohesive and visually striking tribute to Frank Thomas’s impact during the mid-1990s, blending sports history with collectible telephone technology in an innovative and nostalgic way.

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