Jimmy Foxx
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(b. October 22, 1907 - d. July 21, 1967)
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For 12 consecutive seasons with the Athletics and
Red Sox, Foxx slammed 30 or more home runs and knocked
in more than 100 runs. In 1933, Foxx hit .356, swatted
48 homers, and knocked in 163 RBI to win the Triple
Crown. A three-time MVP, "Double X" had a lifetime
slugging average of .609. Jimmie Foxx had 534 career
homers, 1,921 RBI, and a .325 average. |
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Inducted in 1951
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1936 V355 World
Wide Gum Jimmy Foxx #47 SGC 70 EX+
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Card Details Below: |
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Year(s): |
1936 |
ACC Set Designation: |
V355 |
Set Name: |
World Wide Gum |
Country: |
Canada |
Description: |
The black and white Canadian set was issued by World Wide Gum in 1936. The cards measure approximately 2-1/2" X 2-7/8", and the set includes both portrait and action poses. The card number and player's name (appearing in all capital letters) are printed inside a white box below the photo. Cards are very hard to come by and rarely found in top notch condition. |
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