Jimmie Foxx was one of the most feared sluggers in the history of Major League Baseball. A powerful right-handed hitter, Foxx's success during his career earned him the nickname “The Beast.” He began his professional baseball career in 1925, signing with the Philadelphia Athletics. During his time in Philadelphia, Foxx emerged as one of the top sluggers in the league, finishing in the top five in home runs four times and leading the league in RBIs twice.

In 1935, Foxx was traded to the Boston Red Sox and he continued to excel at the plate. During his first season in Boston, he set career highs with 50 home runs and 175 RBIs and was named the American League Most Valuable Player for the second time in his career. Foxx led the Red Sox to two pennants and a World Series title.

Foxx also excelled as a fielder, winning three Gold Gloves during his career. He was a member of the first All-Star team in 1933, and was selected to the All-Star team seven additional times. By the end of his career, Foxx had amassed 534 home runs, 1,922 RBIs, and a .325 batting average.

After his retirement, Foxx was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1951 and his number 3 was retired by the Red Sox in 2006. He is still remembered as one of the greatest hitters of all time.

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