Quentin fifth in AL MVP voting Nov 19, 2008
White Sox second baseman Nellie Fox was the last to do so, earning the honor back in 1959. Twins first baseman Justin Morneau was runner-up for this year's AL MVP honor with 257 points, followed by Boston's Kevin Youkilis (201), Minnesota's Joe Mauer (188) and Quentin to round out the top five. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Pedroia voted AL's best Nov 19, 2008
Boston's Dustin Pedroia became the first second baseman since Chicago's Nellie Fox in 1959 to win the AL MVP award ... Nellie Fox was the last second baseman to become AL MVP, in 1959 with the Chicago White Sox. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Red Sox's Pedroia earns AL MVP award Nov 19, 2008
Nellie Fox was the previous second baseman to become AL MVP, in 1959 with the. No position has produced fewer MVPs -- just 10 overall since the AL and NL awards were first presented in 1931. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Red Sox 2nd baseman Dustin Pedroia wins AL MVP Nov 19, 2008
Pedroia became the first AL second baseman to win the award since Nellie Fox in 1959. Five players drew first-place votes. (FindLaw News)
No doubt: Dustin Pedroia MVP Nov 19, 2008
Pedroia became the 10th Red Sox player to win the award and the first AL second baseman to be chosen since 1959 (Nellie Fox, Chicago White Sox). He was named on every ballot but one of the 28 cast, earning 16 first-place votes. (Boston Herald)
Trio of Rays receive AL MVP votes Nov 19, 2008
Pedroia had an historic victory in winning the award, becoming the first AL second baseman to win it since Nellie Fox in 1959 and only the third player to be named MVP the year after being elected Rookie of the Year. Pedroia received 16 first-place votes from the 28 ballots cast by two writers in each league city. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
It's hard to believe - but Sox always did Nov 19, 2008
He made himself the first second baseman to win the AL MVP since Nellie Fox of the Chicago White Sox in 1959. Guru Gammons points out that, in August, Pedroia had more extra-base hits than Ram. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Red Sox' Pedroia adds MVP to his hardware score Nov 19, 2008
He is the first AL second baseman to win since Chicago's Nellie Fox in 1959. "I really didn't know what to expect," Pedroia said. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Pedroia named AL MVP Nov 19, 2008
He is the first second baseman to win the AL MVP since Nellie Fox of the White Sox in 1959. "We're enormously proud of Dustin and Youk, and we're glad they were recognized by the voters today," Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein wrote in an e-mail. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Inch by inch, respect grows Oct 15, 2008
You look in the record books and see fellow 5-6er Nellie Fox striking out a paltry 216 times while knocking out 2,663 base hits and you go, "Whoa," and then you realize that he choked waaaay up on a bottle bat and was Mr. Single (2,161) ... It's doubtful that Dustin Pedroia has even heard of Nellie Fox, but it's a guarantee he wouldn't want to play like him ... Nellie Fox was a dutiful little table-setter, and a very good one. (Boston Globe)
Lopez impressing in stint at first base Sep 24, 2008
" The right fielder is on the verge of leading the Major Leagues in singles for the seventh time in his eight seasons, breaking a record shared by Ty Cobb and Nellie Fox. With 175 singles this season and second-place Ryan Theriot of the Cubs with 146, Ichiro has a lock on the record. The only year he did not lead the big leagues in singles was 2003. He has changed the theory that "home run hitters drive a Cadillac and singles hitters drive a Chevy. " Ichiro drives whatever he wants. ... Miguel... (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
From computer science to RBIs, Q&A with Sean Forman Jul 31, 2008
From computer science to RBIs, Q Sean Forman - Sports. From computer science to RBIs, Q Sean Forman. (Daily Iowan, IA)
White Sox honor Baines with statue Jul 21, 2008
Baines' wife was one of the numerous dignitaries present as Baines became the seventh recipient of this special honor, joining Charles Comiskey, Minnie Minoso, Billy Pierce, Carlton Fisk and the Hall of Fame double-play combination of Nellie Fox and Luis Aparicio. All four of Baines' children were in attendance, with Harold Jr. catching the ceremonial first pitch from his father, as were Baines' father and mother. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Baines to be honored by White Sox Jul 20, 2008
The White Sox will honor Harold Baines, a man manager Ozzie Guillen affectionately calls "Mr. White Sox." (AP). Cabrera's sacrifice fly. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Dodgers need to honor Koufax with statue Jul 13, 2008
-- Nellie Fox, Luis Aparicio, Minnie Minoso, Harold Baines and Carlton Fisk at U.S. Cellular Field on Chicago's South Side. -- Ty Cobb, Hank Greenberg, Willie Horton and Al Kaline at Detroit's Comerica Park. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Dodgers-Red Sox Game for Charity Nov 28, 2007
The Coliseum played host to the second 1959 All-Star Game in which 15 future Hall of Famers participated starting pitcher Don Drysdale, Hank Aaron, Ernie Banks, Luis Aparicio, Yogi Berra, Nellie Fox, Al Kaline, Mickey Mantle, Eddie Mathews, Willie Mays, Stan Musial, Frank Robinson, Hoyt Wilhelm, Ted Williams and Early Wynn as well as three other Dodger players, Jim Gilliam, Moon and Charlie Neal. . (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Dodgers celebrate Lasorda's birthday Sep 15, 2007
Lasorda was inducted into the Hall in 1997 along with knuckleballer Phil Niekro, second baseman Nellie Fox and Negro Leaguer Willie Wells. The first line on his plaque says it all, describing Lasorda as "one of baseball's most engaging personalities and one of the great ambassadors for his sport." As the ceremony concluded on Friday night, even the always-ebullient Lasorda was rendered just about speechless. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Press Row: Scribes have their say on 756 Aug 9, 2007
"The man possesses a batting stroke that in sweetness is right up there with the swings of the immortals. He chokes up on a 000019DD bat like a Ty Cobb or a Nellie Fox, yet somehow he connects with the brute strength of a Harmon Killebrew or a Jimmie Foxx. "The man's stats expanded with the bulk of his flesh, true, yet it was not as if Bonds came into baseball with twigs for arms and Pee-wee Herman's abs. In his very first season, 1986, as a newcomer who appeared in fewer than 120 of... (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Research Opens Eyes Re: Joe Morgan Jul 29, 2007
His Career Statistics Are More Impressive Than Previously Thought. Without a doubt, Joe Morgan deserves to be in the Baseball HOF. But a closer look at his career statistics shows he was an even stronger player than previously thought. (Suite101.com)
Kent on Road to Baseball HOF Jul 27, 2007
Statistics Compare Favorably with Second Basemen Already Enshrined. Jeff Kent, now playing in his 16th season in Major League Basbeall, already has put up enough numbers in his career to earn induction into the Hall of Fame. (Suite101.com)
Pierce forever set in stone Jul 24, 2007
Joining five other previously sculpted White Sox legends in Carlton Fisk, Charles Comiskey, Luis Aparicio and Nellie Fox, and Minnie Minoso, one of the most jovial individuals to ever suit up for the White Sox will forever be immortalized at the home of his primary team. Preceded by several of his teammates and other former Sox players including Minoso, Jim Landis, Jim Rivera, Bill Melton, and Ron Kittle, Pierce received applause and cheers from the surrounding crowd filling the ballpark during... (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Lessons not found in a book Jul 24, 2007
The names of Nellie Fox and Ichiro and Tony Gwynn and Rod Carew come up. You can't be down when you're talking baseball with Berra. (Albany Times Union)
Sox to honor southpaw Billy Pierce tonight Jul 23, 2007
Carlton Fisk's likeness was unveiled in 2005, while the double play duo of Luis Aparicio and Nellie Fox was honored with sculptures last summer. Pierce will participate in the sculpture's unveiling before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch. (Munster Times, IN)
Ask Babe: More questions for the Babe Jul 4, 2007
Dear Babe: I have a baseball signed by Willie Mays, Ernie Banks and Nellie Fox. It says "Gillette'' on it. I still have its Rawlings box. -- Tony Maxinoski, Cottonwood, Calif. You've got a Gillette World Series baseball that was available through a mail-in offer. Your ball is filled with facsimile signatures of National League stars. I use Fox to date these. Fox spent 1964 and '65 with Colt 45s who became the Astros. There was also an A.L. ball. Even though the baseballs have printed signatures,... (Scripps Howard News Wire)
No no-hitter, but Buehrle still notches win Apr 24, 2007
Konerko needs two extra-base hits to tie Nellie Fox and Minnie Minoso for fourth place (474) on the White Sox list. ALSO ON THIS STORY. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Buehrle, White Sox down Royals Apr 24, 2007
Konerko needs two extra-base hits to tie Nellie Fox and Minnie Minoso for fourth place (474) on the White Sox list. Comments. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
White Sox notes: Club waiting for offense Apr 21, 2007
Quotable: "Second base is anything but magic. If it's anything at all, it's speed, sureness with your hands and lots of hard work." -- Hall of Famer Nellie Fox, who starred with the White Sox, on playing second base. On deck: Right-hander Jose Contreras will get the start Saturday at 12:05 p.m. CT for the White Sox. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
(More)Baseball: LaSalle-Peru 11, St. Bede 1 (6 innings) Mar 29, 2007
Boy I tell you that second baseman looked like Nellie Fox out there, Bellino said laughing. We put the bat on the ball a few times and give L-P credit they made the plays and we didn t, but we ll learn and get better. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
‘Remembering Nellie' Mar 27, 2007
Kim Brookens, left, and Nellie Fox s daughter Bonnie Robinson flip through a photo album Saturday at the I Remember Nellie tribute in Chambersburg s Heritage Center. CHAMBERSBURG One can't help but wonder what baseball hero Nellie Fox would have thought of his likeness depicted in a bobble head doll at Saturday's Remember Nellie tribute in Chambersburg ... Leedy said he has enough Nellie Fox memorabilia to ill a room, and his collection includes every Fox baseball card ever printed, starting... (Waynesboro Record Herald, PA)
Notes from Astros Camp Tuesday Feb. 27 Feb 28, 2007
45's pitcher Bobby Shantz and second baseman Nellie Fox were members of the original 1957 Rawlings Gold Glove team. GRAPEFRUIT LEAGUE PLAY BEGINS THURSDAY: The Astros will travel to Winter Haven to face the Cleveland Indians on Thursday, March 1 at 1:05 p.m. in the opening game of the 2007 Grapefruit League play. (KHOU.com, TX)
Monday notes from Astros Camp Feb 27, 2007
former Colt 45s pitcher Bobby Shantz and second baseman Nellie Fox were members of the original 1957 Rawlings Gold Glove team. MINOR LEAGUE MINI CAMP: Forty minor league players, including 18 pitchers and 22 position players, con-tinued early workouts as part of the Astros minor league mini camp today. (KHOU.com, TX)
