Charlie Maxwell
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Charlie Maxwell
| Born: | April 8, 1927 |
| Birthplace: | Lawton, Michigan |
| Hometown: | |
| Height: | 5' 11" |
| Weight: | 185 lbs. |
| Bats: | Left |
| Throws: | Left |
| Drafted: | 1947: Amateur Free Agent by the Boston Red Sox |
| College: | Western Michigan University |
| High School: | |
| Other Teams: | |
| Years with Boston: | 1950 - 1954 |
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Overall Career
- Two time American League All-Star (1956, 1957)
- Hit career high 31 HRs in 1959 for the Detroit Tigers
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Maxwell's Moments in the Sun
- Finished in the Top 10 in HRs 4 times
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Awards/Achievements
- 2-time American League All-Star (1956 & 1957)
- 20-Home Run Seasons: 4 (1956, 1957, 1959 & 1960)
- 30-Home Run Seasons: 1 (1959)
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Trivia
- Set the Major League record for most home runs in extra innings in a season with 5 in 1960.
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Transactions
- Before 1947 Season: Signed by the Boston Red Sox as an amateur free agent.
- December 24, 1954: Purchased by the Baltimore Orioles from the Boston Red Sox.
- May 9, 1955: Purchased by the Detroit Tigers from the Baltimore Orioles.
- June 25, 1962: Traded by the Detroit Tigers to the Chicago White Sox for Bob Farley.
- May 15, 1964: Released by the Chicago White Sox.
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External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
