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Nellie Fox was a Hall of Fame second baseman who played for the Philadelphia Athletics, Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros from 1947 to 1965. He was an AL All-Star, MVP and Gold Glove winner, and led the league in singles eight times.
Nellie Fox. Position: Second Baseman. Bats: Left • Throws: Right. 5-10, 160lb (178cm, 72kg) Born: December 25, 1927 in St. Thomas, PA. Died: December 1 1975 in Baltimore, MD. Buried: St. Thomas Cemetery, St. Thomas, PA. Debut: (Age 19-165d, 10,336th in major league history) 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB.
Dec 2, 1975 · BALTIMORE, Dec. 1 (AP)—Nellie Fox, former second baseman for the Chicago White Sox, who was the American League's most valuable player in 1959, died today at University Hospital.
Nellie Fox was a Hall of Fame second baseman who played for the Philadelphia Athletics and the Chicago White Sox from 1947 to 1965. He won three World Series, six batting titles and was a four-time All-Star.
- Jacob Nelson Fox
- 12-25-1927 (Capricorn)
- St. Thomas, Pennsylvania
- Little Nel-Nellie-The Mighty Mite
Jacob Nelson Fox Nickname: Mighty Mite Born: 12/25/1927 in St. Thomas, PA Debut: 6/08/1947 Hall of Fame: 1997 Died: 12/01/1975
Fox ranks as one of the toughest outs in Major League Baseball history, recording only 216 strikeouts in more than 10,000 plate appearances. In addition to his eye at the plate, Nellie was also one of the best defenders to ever play second base.
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Jan 4, 2012 · Learn about the life and career of Nellie Fox, a gritty and determined player who won the MVP award, three Gold Gloves, and a World Series with the 1959 White Sox. Read how he started playing baseball as a boy, joined the A's farm system, served in the military, and became a legend in Chicago.
