Philadelphia Athletics: 1929 World Series Lineup with Foxx & Simmons
This page from the 1950 Big Time Baseball sports publication highlights the formidable line-up of the Philadelphia Athletics, referred to as "The Athletics' Murderers Row," from the 1929 season. The featured players are Bing Miller, Mickey Cochrane, George Haas, Al Simmons, and Jimmy Foxx. These players were instrumental in one of the most remarkable innings in World Series history, scoring 10 runs. The page underscores their collective batting prowess, noting an impressive average of over .341 for the season. This group of players contributed significantly to the Athletics' dominance during that era. Notably, Al Simmons and Jimmy Foxx were known for their power hitting, with Foxx eventually becoming one of the most feared sluggers in baseball history. Mickey Cochrane, a Hall of Fame catcher, was renowned for his leadership and defensive skills.