Jimmie Foxx
American baseball player (1907-1967) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 59
James Emory Foxx, nicknamed "Double X" and "the Beast", was an American professional baseball first baseman who played 20 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Athletics, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, and Philadelphia Phillies.
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A typical day, 30 days to 6 November 2026
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1933 Goudey baseball card
Foxx with Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and Al Simmons
Seven of the American League's 1937 All-Star players, from left to right Lou Gehrig, Joe Cronin, Bill Dickey, Joe DiMaggio, Charlie Gehringer, Jimmie Foxx, and Hank Greenberg. All seven would be elected to the Hall of Fame.
Foxx as head coach for the University of Miami in 1957Awards
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A tremendous power hitter, Foxx retired with the second most home runs, behind only Babe Ruth, and fifth-most runs batted in (RBI). His greatest seasons were with the Philadelphia Athletics and the Boston Red Sox, where he hit a then-record 30 or more home runs in 12 consecutive seasons and drove in more than 100 runs in 13 consecutive years.
The same award as Jimmie
Jimmy RollinsBoth received Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award
Barry LarkinBoth received Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award
José AbreuBoth received Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award
Don BaylorBoth received Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award
Steve GarveyBoth received Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award