Jimmie Foxx – Autographed & Framed Display

Boston Red Sox / Philadelphia Athletics Legend – “Double X”

This outstanding display showcases an authentic Jimmie Foxx signature beneath a dramatic black-and-white action photograph of Foxx in a Boston Red Sox uniform, captured mid-swing in front of a packed grandstand. His autograph, written in black fountain pen ink on a vintage cut of cream paper, is elegantly mounted within a gray and red double mat, complemented by a solid oak frame. The combination of classic typography and powerful imagery gives the piece a truly timeless look befitting one of the game’s greatest hitters.

About Jimmie Foxx:

• Full Name: James Emory Foxx

• Born: October 22, 1907

• Died: July 21, 1967

• Position: First Baseman / Catcher

• Teams: Philadelphia Athletics, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies

• Career Highlights:

  • Baseball Hall of Fame Inductee (1951)

  • 3× American League MVP (1932, 1933, 1938)

  • 9× All-Star

  • 2× World Series Champion (1929, 1930)

  • Career Stats: .325 AVG, 534 HR, 1,922 RBI

  • One of the youngest players ever to reach 500 home runs (age 32)

  • Career OPS+ of 163 — among the top ten in MLB history

Known as “The Beast”, Foxx was the prototype of the modern power hitter — a muscular, right-handed slugger whose strength was legendary. He dominated the 1930s, rivaling Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig as one of the decade’s premier offensive forces.

Details:

• Athlete: Jimmie Foxx

• Team: Boston Red Sox (pictured) / Philadelphia Athletics (primary)

• Medium: Autographed cut with black-and-white photo display

• Signature Ink: Black fountain pen

• Matting: Gray with red inner border

• Frame: Oak woodgrain with glass front

• Approx. Size: 16" × 20" (framed)

• Condition: Excellent — clean autograph, strong photo contrast, archival presentation

Collector’s Note:

Foxx signatures are very rare, as he passed away in 1967, and his autograph rate was limited compared to many of his contemporaries. Examples paired with a photo in his Red Sox uniform are even harder to find, making this a premium item for Hall of Fame or vintage baseball collectors.