Frank Thomas In Joliet: Huge Turnout At Goodfellas Cigar Lounge: 16 Photos

The Chicago White Sox Hall of Famer and sports legend came to Joliet's Jefferson Street for an autograph signing at Goodfellas Cigar Lounge.

John Ferak, Patch Staff

Posted Thu, Oct 16, 2025 at 7:36 pm CT|Updated Fri, Oct 17, 2025 at 1:35 am CT

Chicago White Sox legend and Hall of Famer Frank Thomas came to Joliet for a promotion at the new Goodfellas Cigar Lounge, 2138 West Jefferson Street. Guests purchased his FT 35 vodka and whiskey as Thomas signed autographs and posed for photos. (Image via John Ferak/Joliet Patch Editor )

JOLIET, IL — More than 200 people patronized the hottest new business to open on West Jefferson Street, Goodfellas Cigar Lounge, on Thursday evening to meet one of the greatest Chicago sports athletes of our lifetime, Chicago White Sox Hall of Fame first baseman Frank Thomas.

A long line stretched around Goodfellas between 4:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. and Thomas arrived right on time for his 5 to 8 p.m. autograph session. Guests purchased a bottle of Thomas' FT35 vodka or whiskey products, and everyone's bottle purchase served as their ticket for entry.

Thomas was in a jovial mood, laughing and smiling and greeting Chicago White Sox fans, posing for photos and signing countless autographs, throughout the occasion.

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Goodfellas Cigar Lounge is located at 2138 West Jefferson Street, next door to Joliet's legendary fast-food restaurant, RAX Roast Beef. Thursday night's event inside Goodfellas featured several cigar vendors on hand to showcase and talk about their products. Everyone who purchased a bottle of FT 35 also received a free $20 store credit at Goodfellas.

"More Than a Smoke, It’s an Experience," the business website proclaims.