August 5, 1955 - After playing 274 straight games at 2B, Nellie Fox is given a day off by White Sox manager Marty Marion. Fox will come back the next day and play in 798 consecutive games. - This Day In Baseball

White Sox skipper Marty Marion gives future Hall of Fame second baseman Nellie Fox the day off

August 5, 1955August 15, 2022 Player Streaks

On August 5, 1955, White Sox skipper Marty Marion gives future Hall of Fame second baseman Nellie Fox the day off, after Fox had played in 274 straight games. The next day, Fox begins a streak of 798 consecutive games played.

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