Foxx, Jimmie (1907-1967), became one of the leading home run hitters in baseball history. A strong right-handed batter, Foxx hit 534 home runs during 20 seasons in the major leagues. He won the triple crown of batting in 1933, leading the American League in batting average (.356), home runs (48), and runs batted in (163).
Foxx was used mainly as a catcher and third baseman after breaking into the major leagues with the Philadelphia Athletics in 1925. He became the team’s first baseman in 1929. Foxx remained with the Athletics under manager Connie Mack through 1935. He then played for the Boston Red Sox (1936-1942), the Chicago Cubs (1942 and 1944), and the Philadelphia Phillies (1945). He had a .325 lifetime batting average. In 1932, 1933, and 1938, Foxx was selected the American League’s Most Valuable Player. He was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1951.
James Emory Foxx was born in Sudlersville, Maryland, on Oct. 22, 1907. He died on July 21, 1967.
