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Joe Nuxhall, long-time radio broadcaster for the Cincinnati Reds, will always be remembered as being the Reds' -- and baseball's -- biggest fan. A fan just like us. He was as much a part of our summers as the sport itself. Joe died last night after a long battle with cancer. He was 79.
Joe's career in baseball started in 1944 as a relief pitcher for the Reds and as the youngest player to reach the majors. Following his retirement, he moved to the broadcast booth and was joined by Marty Brennaman in 1974. The "ol' left-hander" will always be remembered for his down-to-earth style, and for his excitement during the game when things were going well.
In early 2005, CET recorded a series of intervews with the longtime voice of the Cincinnati Reds. CLICK HERE to watch those interviews. Also, the first of these interviews will air on CET: Friday, November 16 at 7:30pm. The ; and the entire series
The images below are from Joe's personal collection.
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| Joe and long-time Broadcast Partner Marty Brennaman in the booth |
Joe at age 15 as a pitcher |
1955 All Star game -
Joe with Gene Conley and Stan Musial |
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| All Star game: Joe, Bell, Lawrence, Ted Kluzewski, Tebbetts, Bailey, and others |
Johnny Bench and Joe Nuxhall |
Joe in the broadcast booth high above the field |
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| Joe interviews Norm Charlton |
Two baseball legends: Waite Hoyt with Joe Nuxhall |
Joe in Birmingham in 1944 with Walter Evans & Bobby Mattick |
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| Jim Maloney, Ken Walters, and Joe in San Diego, 1963 |
The 1946 Team |
Joe in the booth in 2003 |
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Joe standing next to his plaque
in the Reds Hall of Fame |
Marty and Joe at a photo shoot at the Cincinati Zoo |
Joe on September 19, 2004 at Great American Ball Park |
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Joe and Marty in the booth
during a Reds game |
Joe and his wife Donzetta next
to Joe's statue in front of Great American Ball Park |
Marty behind Joe as he talks to the crowd during Joe Nuxhall day at Great American Ball Park |
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| Marty Brennaman & Joe Nuxhall |
Marty Brennaman & Joe Nuxhall |
Marty Brennaman & Joe Nuxhall |
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