Central Business District in Cincinnati in Hamilton County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Joe Nuxhall
Pitcher 1944, 1952-60, 1962-66
— Red Legends of Crosley Field, Tom Tsuchiya Sculptor —
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 14, 2023
1. Joe Nuxhall Marker
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.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1952.
Location. 39° 5.871′ N, 84° 30.487′ W. Marker is in Cincinnati, Ohio, in Hamilton County. It is in the Central Business District. 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). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati OH 45202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Findlay Market Opening Day Parade (a few steps from this marker); Frank Robinson (a few steps from this marker); Ernie Lombardi
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Also see . . .
1. Joe Nuxhall. (Submitted on November 26, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Reds Tribute to Joe Nuxhall. (Submitted on November 26, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 31, 2009
2. Joe Nuxhall Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 31, 2009
3. Joe Nuxhall Statue and Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 31, 2009
4. Joe Nuxhall Statue
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 31, 2009
5. Lombardi, Robinson, and Nuxhall Statues
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 31, 2009
6. Statues on Crosley Terrace
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 31, 2009
7. 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.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,002 times since then and 26 times this year. Last updated on February 19, 2012. Photos: 1. submitted on January 10, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on November 26, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
