Description:

This collectible prepaid phone card commemorates a memorable moment from the June 22, 1996, baseball game between the Chicago White Sox and the Seattle Mariners. It prominently features a young Frank Thomas, one of baseball’s greatest hitters and a revered White Sox legend. Captured mid-batting stance, Thomas’s powerful, poised form embodies the strength and skill that earned him the nickname “The Big Hurt.” His image is artfully superimposed over a panoramic view of Comiskey Park, the historic Chicago stadium renowned for its passionate fans and storied baseball tradition. The design masterfully blends player and place, creating a dynamic and visually compelling tribute.

The card’s background depicts a bright, clear day at Comiskey Park, with the field laid out in precise geometric detail. The diamond, bases, and pitching mound are clearly visible, along with players positioned as if in live action. The stands are filled with enthusiastic fans, their energy almost tangible, while the city skyline beyond the outfield fence anchors the scene in its urban environment. This setting captures the excitement of a midseason Major League Baseball game, highlighting the spirited competition between two dynamic teams—the White Sox and the Mariners—each backed by devoted fanbases.

In the foreground, the card’s practical features are seamlessly integrated into the design. Surrounding the iconic White Sox “Sox” logo, text indicates the card’s function as a prepaid phone card, valid for five minutes of calling time. This functional detail emphasizes the card’s collectible appeal, combining sports fandom with mid-1990s communication technology, when prepaid phone cards were popular and often showcased promotional artwork. The inclusion of the date “June 22” and the opposing team “vs. Seattle” clearly identifies this as a limited-edition or event-specific item celebrating that season’s White Sox matchup. Such cards reflect the era’s fusion of corporate sponsorship and sports memorabilia.

Subtly incorporated into the image, a small but recognizable Coca-Cola logo pays homage to the brand’s prominent role in 1990s sports sponsorship and advertising. Positioned in the upper left corner, the “Ameritech” logo signifies the telecommunications company that issued the card. Together, these corporate logos alongside the player and stadium imagery illustrate the commercial synergy of sports, technology, and consumer culture during that period.

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