By Abraham Lincoln — Foxx, Jimmie James Emory Foxx Born: October 22, 1907, Sudlersville, Maryland Died: July 21, 1967, Miami, Florida Bats:  Right Throws:  Right Played For:  Philadelphia A's (1925-1935), Boston Red Sox (1936-1942), Chicago Cubs (1942, 1944), Philadelphia Phillies (1945) Elected to the Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers: 1951 Biography:  A fearsome power hitter whose strength earned him the moniker The Beast, Jimmie Foxx was the anchor of an intimidating Philadelphia Athletics lineup that produced pennant winners from 1929-31. The second batter in history to top 500 home runs, Foxx belted 30 or more homers in 12 consecutive seasons and drove in more ...Read More