Description:

This set of collectible prepaid phone cards features Frank Thomas, famously known as "The Big Hurt," a legendary baseball player for the Chicago White Sox. The cards are vibrant and dynamic, with energetic designs that capture the excitement of the sport. They showcase Thomas in the midst of a powerful swing, dressed in the iconic White Sox pinstriped uniform—white with black vertical stripes—and the recognizable Sox insignia. The imagery conveys his athletic prowess and dynamic movement, set against a background of swirling green patterns accented with repeated circular baseball images, adding a sense of motion and energy that reflects the spirit of the game.

Each card prominently displays the "Frank Thomas Big Hurt Special Edition" logo over the image, emphasizing its collectible nature and paying homage to the athlete’s memorable career. The front also features the Ameritech logo, highlighting the issuing company. On the left side, within a highlighted rectangular frame, is a slightly blurred action shot of Thomas batting, stamped with a "10 Minutes" label indicating the prepaid calling time allocated per card. The striking combination of black, red, and vibrant green hues creates a bold contrast, drawing attention to Thomas as the central figure.

The back of the cards provides detailed prepaid phone card instructions, including step-by-step guidance on how to use them. It explains dialing an 800 number for local and long-distance calls, entering an account number, and instructions for international calls. Each card offers "10 Units" of calling time, emphasizing their practical use alongside their collectible appeal. Additionally, each card is individually numbered, with serial numbers such as 1295 of 4000 and 471 of 4000, indicating limited production runs that enhance their value for collectors.

These cards serve not only as a communication tool but also as memorabilia that embodies 1990s baseball culture and telecommunications technology. Frank Thomas’s powerful playing style is visually celebrated, complemented by the functional aspects of phone usage from the mid-1990s. This unique blend of sports enthusiasm and emerging telecommunication technology makes these cards a distinctive intersection of fandom and utility—offering fans and collectors a special way to connect with their favorite athlete while enjoying practical calling benefits. They provide a vivid snapshot of a bygone era, reflecting both the commercial appeal of baseball legends and the early days of prepaid telecom services.

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