Jimmie Foxx was a Hall of Fame MLB first baseman and 9-time All-Star who was born on October 22, 1907 in Sudlersville, MD. He was a prolific hitter, recording 534 home runs over his career, and was named American League MVP three times in the 1930s while playing for the Philadelphia Athletics and Boston Red Sox. He also won two World Series Championships with the Athletics.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $100 million (2024)
About
Hall of Fame MLB first baseman and 9-time All-Star who recorded 534 home runs over his career. He was named American League MVP three times in the 1930s while playing for the Philadelphia Athletics and Boston Red Sox and won two World Series Championships with the Athletics.
Before Fame
After inheriting a love for the game from his father, he dropped out of school in order to chase his dream.
Trivia
He won the triple crown in 1933 while playing for the Athletics.
Family Life
His son, also named Jimmie Foxx, played college football at Kent State.
Associated With
He became the first player after Babe Ruth to hit 500 home runs.