Toy Cannon
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Despite the pressures of racism and a troubled personal life, Jimmy ""The Toy Cannon"" Wynn achieved remarkable success as a power hitter. In his fifteen seasons in the major leagues he batted in 291 home runs, three of which still rank as some of the longest on record. Pigeon-holed as a contact hitter, Wynn was able to lead the Houston Astros to a successful World Series after being traded on the strength of his powerful slugging. Also includes twenty four photos of Wynn's life from childhood to his current career as a sports analyst for Fox Sports.
The late Jimmy Wynn was a three-time All-Star whose number was retired by the Houston Astros. Later in life he worked for the Astros and as an analyst for Fox Sports. The late Bill McCurdy was president emeritus of the Texas Baseball Hall of Fame and a member of SABR. He lived in Houston.