Bridgeport in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Jacob Nelson "Nellie" Fox
Photographed by Sean Flynn, June 7, 2024
1. Jacob Nelson "Nellie" Fox Marker
Uniform No. 2 Retired, 1976
American League Most Valuable Player, 1959
12-Time All-Star, 1951-61, 1963
Three-Time Gold Glove Winner, 1957, 1959-60
Member of the White Sox Team of the Century, 2000
Member of the Great "Go-Go White Sox" Teams
Led the American League in Hits, 1952, 1954, 1957-1958
Led the American League in Triples, 1960
Led the American League in Games Played, 1954-55, 1957-59
Played with Philadelphia (1947-49), the White Sox (1950-63), and Houston (1964-65)
Tied for First in White Sox History in Triples, Second in At-Bats and Hits, and Third in Games Played and Runs
Hit .288 with 35 HR and 790 RBI in 19 Major League Seasons
Erected 2006.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Baseball Hall of Famers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1950.
Location. 41° 49.763′ N, 87° 37.983′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Bridgeport. It is on 35th Street 0.2 miles Dan Ryan Expressway (Interstate 90/94). The statue is to the right field side of the Fan Deck, in the center
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Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Luis Aparicio (a few steps from this marker); What Is a "Chicago Style" Hot Dog? (a few steps from this marker); Charles A. Comiskey (a few steps from this marker); Jim Thome Home Runs (within shouting distance of this marker); Walter William Pierce (within shouting distance of this marker); Carlton Ernest Fisk (within shouting distance of this marker); Saturnino Orestes Armas "Minnie" Miρoso Arrieta (within shouting distance of this marker); Mark Buerhle (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.
More about this marker. The statues of Fox and his double-play partner Luis Aparicio were dedicated together in 2006 and depict the two turning a double play.
Regarding Jacob Nelson "Nellie" Fox. Nellie Fox played 14 years for the Chicago White Sox. He was selected to the American League All-Star team 12 times, and was the AL Gold Glove winner for second base in 1957, the year the award was first handed out. Fox was named the American League MVP in 1959, when the "Go-Go White Sox" won the team's first AL pennant
Photographed by Sean Flynn, June 7, 2024
2. Nellie Fox statue
Also see . . .
1. Baseball Reference: Nellie Fox. (Submitted on June 12, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
2. National Baseball Hall of Fame: Nellie Fox. (Submitted on June 12, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
Photographed by Sean Flynn, June 7, 2024
3. Nellie Fox and Luis Aparicio
The statues of Nellie Fox and Luis Aparicio are arranged to replicate the famed double-play combination of the Go-Go White Sox era, which peaked in 1959 when the South Siders won the American League pennant for the first time in 40 years.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 198 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 11, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. 3. submitted on June 12, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
