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Joe Nuxhall
Pitcher 1944, 1952-60, 1962-66
— Red Legends of Crosley Field, Tom Tsuchiya Sculptor —
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By William Fischer, Jr., October 31, 2009 | |
| | | 1. Joe Nuxhall Marker | | |
Inscription.
With a wartime player shortage affecting rosters throughout baseball, Joe Nuxhall got the chance of a lifetime. At 15 years, 10 months and 11 days old, the high-school hurler took the mound for the Reds at Crosley Field and became the youngest player in modern history to debut in the major leagues. After the brief appearance, Nuxhall was sent to the minors but returned to the majors for good in 1952. He forged an All-Star career that spanned 16 seasons and included 135 wins and 1968 induction into the Reds Hall of Fame.
Erected 2003 by the Cincinnati Reds.
Location. 39° 5.871′ N, 84° 30.487′ W. Marker is in Cincinnati, Ohio, in Hamilton County. Click for map. Marker and statue are on Crosley Terrace, the entrance plaza of Great American Ballpark, about 150 feet from the intersection of Fort Washington Way (US Route 50) and Main Street (Ohio Route 100). Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati OH 45202, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Frank Robinson (a few steps from this marker); Cincinnati Reds (a few steps from this marker); Ernie Lombardi (a few steps from this marker); Ted Kluszewski (within shouting distance of this marker); Salmon Portland Chase (about 500 feet away, in a direct line); Fort Washington Powder Magazine (approx. 0.2 miles away); Stephen C. Foster (approx. ¼ mile away); Fort Washington (approx. ¼ mile away). Click for a list of all markers in Cincinnati.| | | | 
By William Fischer, Jr., October 31, 2009 | |
| | | 2. Joe Nuxhall Statue and Marker | | |
Also see . . .
1. Joe Nuxhall. (Submitted on November 26, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas.)
2. Reds Tribute to Joe Nuxhall. (Submitted on November 26, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas.)
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By William Fischer, Jr., October 31, 2009 | |
| | | 3. Joe Nuxhall Statue | | |
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By William Fischer, Jr., October 31, 2009 | |
| | | 4. Lombardi, Robinson, and Nuxhall Statues | | |
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By William Fischer, Jr., October 31, 2009 | |
| | | 5. Statues on Crosley Terrace | | |
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By William Fischer, Jr., October 31, 2009 | |
| | | 6. The Spirit of Baseball Marker | | On wall of Great American Ballpark. A set of sculptures of former Cincinnati Reds greats are on the entrance plaza; Ted Kluszewski, Frank Robinson, Joe Nuxhall, and Ernie Lombardi. | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on November 26, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas. This page has been viewed 503 times since then. Last updated on February 19, 2012. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 26, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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