- Born
- Died
- Birth nameJacob Nelson Fox
- Height5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
- Nellie Fox was born on December 25, 1927 in St. Thomas, Pennsylvania, USA. He was married to Joanne Statler. He died on December 1, 1975 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
- SpouseJoanne Statler(June 30, 1948 - December 1, 1975) (his death, 2 children)
- Made major league debut on 8 June 1947.
- As of the start of the 2007 season, holds the American League record for most double plays, with 1,568.
- Led American League second basemen in putouts for 10 consecutive seasons, 1952-1961.
- Led American League second basemen in fielding chances accepted for 9 consecutive seasons, 1952-1960.
- Played 798 consecutive games at second base from 7 Augut 1955 - 3 September 1960, still the major league record at the start of the 2007 season.
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