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Nellie Fox

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Subject(s): Nellie Fox
Sport: Baseball

Location: Chicago White Sox, US Cellular Field, Chicago, IL
Unveiled: 23/7/2006
Sculptor: Oscar Leon
Material: Bronze
Status: In Situ

Inscription(s):
Plaque: Jacob Nelson "Nellie" Fox. "The Mighty Mite". "Little Nel". 1927-1975. Inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame, 1997. Uniform No. 2 Retired, 1976. American League Most Valuable Player, 1959. 12-Time All-Star, 1951-61, 1963. Three-Time Gold Glove Winner. 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). Ranks Second in White Sox History in Games Played, At-bats and Hits. Ranks Third in White Sox History in Runs, Doubles and Triples. Hit .288 with 35 HR and 790 RBI in 19 Major-League Seasons. Created by the Rotblatt/Amrany Studio, 2006. Artist: Oscar Leon.

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