Jimmie Dykes

James Joseph Dykes (November 10, 1896 – June 15, 1976) was an American professional baseball player, coach, and manager who appeared in Major League Baseball as a third and second baseman from 1918 through 1939. He spent the bulk of his career with the Philadelphia Athletics, anchoring the dynasty that captured three consecutive American League pennants from 1929 to 1931 and won the World Series in 1929 and 1930. He spent his final six seasons with the Chicago White Sox.

Dykes batted over .300 five times and was part of one of the most feared batting orders in baseball history, a lineup that featured three future Hall of Fame members in Al Simmons, Jimmie Foxx, and Mickey Cochrane. He also excelled defensively, leading the American League in assists once at second base and twice at third base. He finished his career sixth in AL history in games at third base (1,253) and seventh in putouts (1,361), assists (2,403), total chances (3,952), and double plays (199).

At the time of his retirement, Dykes ranked eighth in American League history in games played (2,282) and ninth in at bats (8,046). He holds the Athletics franchise record for career doubles (365). In addition to playing, he worked as a coach and manager during his long association with the game.