Lew Freedman has authored more than 50 books. The award-winning journalist is currently the sports editor at the Republic newspaper in Columbus, Indiana. He has previously worked for the Anchorage Daily News, the Chicago Tribune, and the Philadelphia Inquirer. He is the author of The 50 Greatest Plays in Chicago Bears Football History, Cubs Essential, Then Ozzie Said to Harold . . . " The Best Chicago White Sox Stories Ever Told, White Sox Essential, " and Fergie: My Life from the Cubs to Cooperstown with Hall of Fame pitcher Ferguson Jenkins. He lives in Columbus, Indiana. Frank Thomas is a former baseball player who was nicknamed the “Big Hurt” for his strength and power. He hit 521 homeruns in his career.