Rounding Third and Heading for Home (to Heaven)

Joseph Henry Nuxhall (July 30, 1928 – November 15, 2007) was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He compiled a career ERA of 3.90 and a record of 135-117 during his 16-season career. Long known as "The Ol' Lefthander," Nuxhall is most often remembered for having been the youngest player ever to appear in a major league game during the modern era, pitching 2/3 of an inning for the Cincinnati Reds on June 10, 1944, at the age of 15 years, 10 months, and 11 days. After retiring as a player, he became a broadcaster for the Reds. Nuxhall died on November 15, 2007 after a long bout with cancer.

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Joe Nuxhall was very popular since he is from the Fairfield/Hamilton area. He was also very involved in the Joe Nuxhall Character Education Fund with Sean Casey and his son, Kim. He will be missed. Flags are flying half-mast all around town.