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One of the greatest power hitters in major league history, Foxx broke in as a catcher, won fame as a first baseman, and filled in elsewhere, including several turns on the mound. At age ten, he had had enough of farm life, and tried to join the army. Rejected by the military, he turned to sports, especially his first love, track.

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He played high school baseball and was soon demonstrating the power which would make him famous. Baker owed a favor to his old boss, Connie Mack , and recommended the youngster. Mack had the young Mickey Cochrane at catcher, so he converted Foxx to first base, where he became a regular in In Chicago, he hit a ball over the double-decked stands at Comiskey Park , clearing 34th Street.

His gigantic clout in Cleveland won the All-Star Game. In Yankee Stadium, his blast high into the left field upper deck had enough power to break a seat. In St. In Detroit, he hit one of the longest balls ever, way up into the left field bleachers. At bat, Foxx presented a menacing picture. As the pitch approached, his powerful arm muscles flexed visibly before he hit the ball.

Like many sluggers, Foxx struck out often, and he led the AL seven times. Perhaps more impressive than his homers was his record as an RBI man. Like Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig , he drove in over runs in 13 seasons. Also hitting for average, he won the Triple Crown in