Jimmie Foxx
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Title
Jimmie Foxx
Date
2001
Creator
The Topps Company, Inc.
Description
Jimmie Fox was born 10/22/07 in Sudlersville, Maryland. He threw right handed and batted right handed. He hit 534 home runs during his time in the league making him only the second player in major league history to hit over 500 home runs. Jimmy Foxx was also the recipient of 3 MVP awards. He also served as a manager in the AAGBL. Foxx led the Fort Wayne Daisies to the playoffs in 1952. Dolly played infield and outfield for the Ft. Wayne Daisies in 1952 and 1953 belting 3 home runs. One of these home run balls is signed by Jimmy Foxx and part of this collection. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1951. Tom Hanks' character in "A League of Their Own" is based on Jimmie Foxx.
Language
English
Rights
All rights reserved. Topps is a registered trademark of the Topps Company, Inc. Licensed by MLB 2001. Major League Baseball trademarks and copyrights are used with permission of Major League Baseball Properties, Inc.
Subject
Delores "Dolly" Brumfield
Contributor
Danny Hall
Publisher
Topps, Inc.
Type
Memorabilia
Files
Citation
The Topps Company, Inc., “Jimmie Foxx,” Archiving Montevallo, accessed November 18, 2024, https://carmichaeldigitalprojects.org/archivingmontevallo/items/show/26.