On This Day In Alabama History: Jimmy Hitchcock Was Born

By Alabama NewsCenter Staff

Jimmy Hitchcock of major league baseball and Auburn fame was born in Inverness, Alabama, on this day. Hitchcock was known as the “Phantom of Union Springs” and earned three varsity football letters at Auburn University as a quarterback, running back and punter. He also lettered in baseball, where he earned All-American honors. Hitchcock played baseball professionally for seven years, including shortstop for the Boston Bees, which later became the Atlanta Braves.

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