- Born
- Died
- Birth nameJoseph Henry Nuxhall
- Nickname
- The Old Lefthander
- Height6′ 3″ (1.91 m)
- Joe Nuxhall was born on July 30, 1928 in Hamilton, Ohio, USA. He was married to Donzetta Nuxhall. He died on November 15, 2007 in Fairfield, Ohio, USA.
- SpouseDonzetta Nuxhall(October 4, 1947 - November 15, 2007) (his death, 2 children)
- Longtime color commentator on Cincinnati Reds' radio broadcasts. Partnered with both Al Michaels and Marty Brennaman until retirement after the 2004 season.
- Signed by the Cincinnati Reds as an amateur free agent in 1944 at the age of 15 and actually pitched for them in one game that season.
- Compiled a career record of 135-117 in 14 major league seasons.
- In addition to his radio broadcasts with the Reds, he also served as the team's batting practice pitcher until 1990.
- Is often erroneously cited as the youngest player in major league history, making his debut at age 15. He is the youngest player in the modern major leagues (American and National); however, the all-time record is held by Frederick Joseph Chapman. At age 14 years, 140 days, he pitched in a game on 22 July 1887 for Philadelphia of the American Association, a major league in the 19th century. This was his only major league appearance.
- "This is the Old Lefthander, roundin' third, and headin' for home." - spoken at the end of his post-game interview show with the Reds.
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