Jimmy Dykes was born on November 10, 1896 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He was an actor, known for The Stratton Story (1949) and Go to Bat for the Babe (1951). He died on June 15, 1976 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Was involved in what surely must have been the most unusual trade in Major League history; when in 1960, as manager of the Detroit Tigers, he was traded for Cleveland Indians manager, Joe Gordon.
His managing the Chicago White Sox for 13 seasons (1934-46) makes him the skipper with the longest tenure for that franchise.
Member of 1929 and 1930 Philadelphia Athletics World Series Champion
Teams.
Member of 1931 Philadelphia Athletics Team that won American League
Pennant.
Named to 1933 and 1934 American League All Star Teams.