Early Innings (1947-1949):
✦ Fox began his professional career with the Philadelphia Athletics in 1947 at the tender age of 19. While success didn't come immediately, his exceptional eye at the plate and slick-fielding foreshadowed future greatness.
A White Sox Legend (1950-1965):
✦ Traded to the Chicago White Sox in 1950, Fox's career truly blossomed. He became a cornerstone of the team, earning eleven All-Star selections and winning the American League Most Valuable Player award in 1959.
✦ A master of contact hitting, Fox topped the league in batting average seven times, boasting a career average of .288. He was also a singles machine, leading the league in base hits eight times, a record only surpassed by Pete Rose.
✦ Defensively, Fox was a second-base wizard, winning three Gold Glove Awards for his exceptional fielding. His incredible reflexes and anticipation made him a nightmare for opposing baserunners.