Episode 368 - This Podcast Is Rated Double-X
May 02, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Season 9Ep. 14
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Episode description
One of the most awe-inspiring superstars of all time, Jimmie Foxx didn't start out that way, joining Connie Mack's Athletics at the age of 16. Foxx spent three years mostly ridiing the bench while he matured, during which, 100 years ago this week, he collected his first hit. Mike and Bill look back on The Beast's incredible career and sad end and find a lovable good-natured man who turned into a monster with a bat in his hands.
Plus, happy birthday to Chris Carpenter and Nip Winters!
And farewell to Jim Breazeale and Art Shallock.
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