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Athletics Franchise · 1947–1949

Nellie Fox

Second Base3 seasons1947–1949

Biography

Nellie Fox was a Major League Baseball second baseman, born December 25, 1927 in St. Thomas, PA. A left-handed hitter listed at 5' 9" and 150 pounds, Nellie Fox debuted on June 8, 1947 and last played on July 25, 1965.

Over 2367 major-league games, Nellie Fox batted .288 with 2663 hits, 35 home runs, and 790 RBI in 9232 at-bats.

Every one of Nellie's Athletics seasons is listed below. Explore more through the franchise history, the rosters by year, and the full player index.

Born
December 25, 1927
Birthplace
St. Thomas, PA
Position
Second Base
Bats / Throws
Left / Right
Height / Weight
5' 9", 150 lb
MLB Debut
June 8, 1947
Final Game
July 25, 1965
Seasons with A's
3

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 2367 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

GABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOAVGOBPSLGOPS
236792321279266335511235790719216.288.348.363.711
YearTeamGABHHRRBIAVG
1947Philadelphia Athletics73000.000
1948Philadelphia Athletics313200.154
1949Philadelphia Athletics8824763021.255
1950Chicago White Sox130457113030.247
1951Chicago White Sox147604189455.313
1952Chicago White Sox152648192039.296
1953Chicago White Sox154624178372.285
1954Chicago White Sox155631201247.319
1955Chicago White Sox154636198659.311
1956Chicago White Sox154649192452.296
1957Chicago White Sox155619196661.317
1958Chicago White Sox155623187049.300
1959Chicago White Sox156624191270.306
1960Chicago White Sox150605175259.289
1961Chicago White Sox159606152251.251
1962Chicago White Sox157621166254.267
1963Chicago White Sox137539140242.260
1964Houston Colt 45's133442117028.265
1965Houston Astros21411101.268

Season-by-Season

1949Philadelphia AthleticsSecond Base1948Philadelphia AthleticsSecond Base1947Philadelphia AthleticsSecond Base

With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Nellie Fox appears across the 1947-1949 seasons (Philadelphia Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Nellie Fox played 98 games with 65 hits and 21 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Nellie Fox.

Elmer ValoPete SuderCarl ScheibSam ChapmanDick FowlerJoe ColemanEddie JoostPhil Marchildon

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Nellie Fox play?
Nellie Fox was a second baseman who batted left-handed and threw right-handed.
When did Nellie Fox play for the Athletics?
Nellie Fox appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1947-1949.
Where was Nellie Fox born?
Nellie Fox was born on December 25, 1927 in St. Thomas, PA.
What were Nellie Fox's MLB career stats?
Over 2367 MLB games, Nellie Fox hit .288 with 2663 hits, 35 home runs, and 790 RBI.

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