Jim Bottomley was a professional baseball player who had a successful career in the major leagues. He played for the St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati Reds, and St. Louis Browns from 1922 to 1937. Bottomley was a left-handed first baseman and had a batting average of .310 over his career. He was a two-time All-Star, and a member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

Bottomley was born in Oglesby, Illinois, in 1900. He began his professional career in 1922 with the St. Louis Cardinals, and he quickly became a star player. He was a three-time National League home run leader and four-time RBI leader. He also won the National League MVP award in 1928. In 1929, he was traded to the Cincinnati Reds, and he continued to be a successful hitter. He was an All-Star in 1930 and 1931, and he led the National League in RBIs in 1931.

Bottomley was traded to the St. Louis Browns in 1933, and he played with them until 1937. He had a batting average of .302 during his time with the Browns. He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974.

Jim Bottomley had a successful career as a professional baseball player. He was a two-time All-Star, a three-time home run leader, and a four-time RBI leader. He was also inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. He was a great hitter and a great fielder, and he will always be remembered as one of the best players to ever play the game.

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