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Joseph Henry Nuxhall (/ ˈnʌkshɔːl /; July 30, 1928 – November 15, 2007) was an American left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball, primarily for the Cincinnati Reds. Immediately after retiring as a player, he became a radio broadcaster for the Reds from 1967 through 2004, and continued part-time up until his death in 2007.
Feb 17, 2024 · Nuxhall had been bred to love the game of baseball from a young age. But before the chance to play for the Reds emerged, he was forging a promising path in another sport, excelling at center for the Wilson Junior High School basketball team, with plans to play hoops once he arrived at Hamilton High School in 1944.
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On June 10, 1944, 15-year-old Joe Nuxhall becomes the youngest person ever to play Major League Baseball when he pitches in a game for the Cincinnati Reds.
Jun 24, 2024 · During World War II, 15-year-old Joe Nuxhall made his major league debut, an event that will always hold a special place in baseball lore.
Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Joe Nuxhall. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseball-reference.com.
- July 30, 1928
Jun 27, 2024 · CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Former Reds pitcher Joe Nuxhall has been stripped of a Major League Baseball record he's held for 80 years. At an age when most kids are looking forward to earning their...
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Feb 18, 2016 · Stars and journeymen alike had rushed to enlist in the armed forces, leaving many rosters scrambling to field a full squad -- including the Reds, who had taken to scouting Ohio looking for possible contributors. One player they wanted was Orville Nuxhall, a semipro pitcher from nearby Hamilton.