Fall Premier Auction 2017
Wed, Oct 18, 2017 04:00PM EDT - Sat, Nov 4, 2017 11:00PM EDT
Timed Auction
Lot 228
C.1938-39 JIMMIE FOXX (A.L. MVP ERA) GAME USED H&B PROFESSIONAL MODEL BAT (PSA/DNA GU 7.5)
Unsold
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| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
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| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
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| $500,000 | $50,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $100,000 |
| $1,500,000 | $150,000 |
An imposing physical specimen with bulging muscles two-time American League batting champion Jimmie Foxx was more than just a slugger. In 1945 at the tail end of his career he pitched for the Phillies and won a game after striking out 10 batters and posting a 1.59 ERA. In his prime he challenged Babe Ruth's single-season home run record by clubbing 58 moon shots in 1932 won three MVP awards (1932 ‘33 and ’38) and the 1933 A.L. Triple Crown. He also won two World Series titles with Connie Mack's Philadelphia Athletics and retired as the second leading home run hitter of all-time with 534 to his credit. In virtually every A.L. park there was a story to tell about a mighty Foxx homer. In Chicago he hit a ball over the double-decked stands at Comiskey Park clearing 34th Street. His gigantic clout in Cleveland won the 1935 All-Star Game. In Yankee Stadium his blast high into the left field upper deck had enough power to break a seat. In St. Louis his ninth inning blast in Game 5 of the 1930 Series just about clinched it for the A's. In Detroit he hit one of the longest balls ever way up into the left field bleachers.
As most astute bat collectors know high-grade Foxx examples are among the most elusive to find of all the 500 Home Run Club members. The specimen offered here dating from the 1938-39 period was used by Foxx during his tenure with the Red Sox including his prolific 1938 season that saw him lead the league in batting (.349) runs batted in (175) and finish second in homers with 50 on his way to capturing his third league MVP Award. The 38-ounce 35-inch bat is uncracked and shows excellent use including ball marks and ball stitch marks visible on the right left and back barrel. Also visible on the bat are cleat marks and there is a light coat of pine tar on the handle. The manufacturer’s markings are distinct contributing to outstanding overall display quality.
Includes LOA from John Taube and Vince Malta of PSA/DNA (Graded GU 7.5).
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