Columbus, Ohio – Governor Ted Strickland today made the following statement regarding the passing of Joe Nuxhall:
“Memories of some of my favorite days include the sounds of Cincinnati Reds games on the radio. As a young man, I listened to many ball games when Joe Nuxhall was on the mound. And over the years, I've heard him call many games as an announcer.
“Joe epitomized the positive qualities we look for in sports figures. I join Reds fans, baseball fans, and all Ohioans in mourning his passing and in expressing our admiration for his lifelong contributions to the game and to his home state.
“It’s hard to imagine Joe Nuxhall will ever lose his place in baseball history as the youngest major leaguer. But it’s impossible to imagine he will ever lose his place in the hearts of Ohio baseball fans.”