21 Facts About Jimmy Dykes

James Joseph Dykes was an American professional baseball player, coach and manager.

Jimmy Dykes played in Major League Baseball as a third and second baseman from 1918 through 1939, most notably as a member of the Philadelphia Athletics dynasty that won three consecutive American League pennants from 1929 to 1931 and, won the World Series in 1929 and 1930.

Jimmy Dykes played his final six seasons for the Chicago White Sox.

Jimmy Dykes excelled as a defensive player, leading the American League in assists once at second base and twice at third base, ending his career sixth in AL history in games at third base, and seventh in putouts, assists, total chances and double plays.

At the time of his retirement, Jimmy Dykes ranked eighth in American League history in games played, and ninth in at bats.

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Jimmy Dykes holds the Athletics franchise record for career doubles, and formerly held team marks for career games and at bats.

Jimmy Dykes began his major league career on May 6,1918, as a second baseman for the Athletics, and served in the wartime Army after the season ended.

Jimmy Dykes spent most of 1919 in the minor leagues after reporting out of shape in spring training, but quickly became one of manager Connie Mack's favorite players with his defensive versatility and easygoing manner, and remained with the club for the next 14 years, primarily at third base.

Jimmy Dykes was named team MVP in 1924 and placed eighth in the league MVP vote in 1927.

Jimmy Dykes was one of six Athletics players to post batting averages above.

Jimmy Dykes had a disappointing year for the team in 1932 and with the onset of the Great Depression along with declining attendance, Connie Mack sought to reduce expenses by selling or trading his best players.

Jimmy Dykes was the last active major leaguer who had played in the 1910s.

Jimmy Dykes returned to the majors in 1949 as a coach with the Athletics.

However, Jimmy Dykes essentially became the A's de facto manager for the remainder of the 1950 season.

Jimmy Dykes was given primary responsibility for day-to-day operations, took over as the team's main game-day operator, and split control over most baseball matters with former teammate Mickey Cochrane, who became general manager.

Jimmy Dykes remained as manager until the end of the 1953 season.

Jimmy Dykes was named the Baltimore Orioles' first manager in 1954 after that franchise relocated from St Louis.

Jimmy Dykes left in a team reorganization which ended with Paul Richards becoming both field and general manager in 1955.

Jimmy Dykes retired after the 1964 season, ending 47 years at field level in baseball.

Jimmy Dykes co-authored the 1967 memoir You Can't Steal First Base with Charles O Dexter.

Jimmy Dykes recognized the talent of Jackie Robinson and other Black players, but was later recalled as having refused to pose with Robinson for a photograph, and was accused of calling for his pitcher to intentionally hit Minnie Minoso, using a racial slur.