Aloysius Harry Simmons (born Alois Szymanski; [1] May 22, 1902 – May 26, 1956) was an American professional baseball outfielder who played 20 seasons in Major League Baseball …

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During a 20-year career, Simmons compiled a .334 batting average, 2,927 hits, 1,828 RBI and 307 home runs, all with an unconventional batting stance that earned him the nickname …

Jan 4, 2012 · Simmons’ powerful hitting was achieved despite his unusual batting stance. A right-handed hitter and thrower, Simmons stood at the plate with his left (front) foot pointed toward …

The National Baseball Hall of Fame summed up why Al Simmons shares wall space in Cooperstown, and how he got his nickname, "During a 20-year career, Simmons compiled a …

Al Simmons Bio. Fullname: Aloysius Harry Simmons; Nickname: Bucketfoot Al; Born: 5/22/1902 in Milwaukee, WI; Debut: 4/15/1924; Hall of Fame: 1953; Died: 5/26/1956

Oct 29, 2018 · Here lies Al Simmons, a Hall of Fame outfielder and one of the most dangerous hitters of the 1920s and ‘30s. He was nicknamed, “Bucketfoot Al,” given due to his unique …

Aug 3, 2018 · He was called "Bucketfoot Al", because his natural swing put his foot "in the bucket", which is to say towards third base, which is normally considered a flaw. He died …

A "bucketfoot" hitter who strode toward third base when hitting, Simmons starred as an outfielder for the Philadelphia Athletics during their heyday in the early 1930s, then went on to play for …