Bridgeport in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Nellie Fox
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White Sox (1950-63)
1959 AL Most Valuable Player
Led AL in hits in 1952, '54, '57 and '58
Three-time Gold Glove winner
Played in 798 consecutive games
12-time All-Star
Inducted into Hall of Fame in 1997
No. Retired: 1976
Erected by Chicago White Sox.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: 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° 49.804′ N, 87° 37.951′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Bridgeport. It can be reached from West 35th Street 0.1 miles west of Dan Ryan Expressway (Interstate 90/94), on the right when traveling east. The display is part of the Wintrust Kids Zone at Rate Field, home of baseball's Chicago White Sox. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 333 West 35th Street, Chicago IL 60609, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest. Globally, it is in North America, on the Great Lakes, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in 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: Harold Baines (here, next to this marker); Billy Pierce (here, next to this marker); Jackie Robinson (here, next to this marker); Ted Lyons (here, next to this marker); Minnie Minoso (here, next to this marker); Carlton Fisk (here, next to this marker); Luke Appling (here, next to this marker); Paul Konerko (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.
Also see . . . Baseball Reference: Nellie Fox. (Submitted on August 6, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 6, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.

