One swing of the bat cost Frank Thomas his job with the Phillies. That's because in batting practice on July 3, 1965, Thomas swung his bat and connected with Dick Allen's shoulder. (He was still known as Richie Allen then.) The next day when the Phillies released him, Thomas learned that if you're going to swing your bat at a teammate, it's better to pick one who was not … [Read more...] about Dick Allen and Frank Thomas Fight July 3, 1965