In Memory of Joe

On behalf of the entire Nuxhall family we wish to express our deepest gratitude for the tremendous outpouring of prayers, well wishes, cards and messages during this very difficult time. Dad felt that he truly had three extended families during his career....The great City of Hamilton, Ohio where he grew up.....Fairfield, Ohio where he raised his children...and Cincinnati, Ohio where he was able to play and broadcast the great game of baseball with the Cincinnati Reds. We will be eternally grateful to the Cincinnati Reds organization and the fans who provided us with experiences and memories of a lifetime. Dad truly loved you all.

Kim Nuxhall

Joe's son

I'm 35 and have lived away from Cincy since High School, but I always knew I could turn on the radio (or listen on the net..) and here Joe's broadcast. His casual delivery, marked by joyous outbursts of excitement were a real tonic for me when I missed watching the Reds and missed Cincinnati. Thank you, Joe, for all the good times.

Steve Richmond

now living in San Francisco

(but still a Reds fan)

BE MORE LIKE JOE! This is what all of us should live by now. Thank you Joe for all the great Reds moments. You are the only Reds ICON. And now the Old Lefthander has truly rounded 3rd and headed for HOME. We'll miss you Joe.

As a young boy I would listen to the Reds on WLW and fall asleep with "this is the old left-hander rounding third and heading for home. Good night everybody." You're home Joe, thanks for the memories!

I went to sleep many many nights after the star of the game and always felt secure when he said this is the ole lefthander rounding third and heading for home.. good night everyone.. it will never be the same..

My family and I are deeply saddened by the loss of Mr. Nuxall.I remember sitting on the front porch as a child with my Dad listening to Marty and Joe broadcast the Big Red Machine in which they made us feel like we were right there with them.Joe will be sorely missed by us all. Godspeed!

The Allen and Ellison Family

Highland Heights, KY

One of my fondest memories of childhood was learning from my grandfather the history of Joe Nuxhall. What an original man Joe was. My grandfather pointed out to me when I was six that Joe never asked a question during Star of the Game interview. He had conversations and was able to extract stories and insights from the greatest players in baseball unlike any other broadcaster. I love baseball and I owe that passion of mine to my grandfather and Joe. Hey Joe, when you meet my Grandpa in heaven, he's a really big fan. So am I.

Cincinnati has lost an icon. We'll miss you Joe.

I'm 49 and remember listening to Joe and Al and then Joe and Marty when I was 10. Joe was truly one one the best and I'll always remember Joe sayng "this is the ole lefthander rounding third and heading for home.. good night everyone. The Reds have lost a big part of their family. Joe, you were and always will be Mr. RED..:(

Without a doubt, "the old left hander" is not only a Cincinnati Reds legend, but a baseball legend. I think I speak on behalf of all Reds fans when I say, we love ya Joe and we'll miss ya. "This is the old left hander rounding third and heading for home." Thanks for the memories Joe!

God Speed to you Joe and to your family - God Bless.

I have been listening to Reds game on the radio since the big red machine days and Joe and Marty were always a pleasure to listen to. Their love of the game and the Reds was easy to believe. These guys made up what in my opinion was the best color-play by play team in sports broadcasting bar none. I am from a part of Ohio where we pick up Tigers and Indians games as well, and so I also was able to listen to one of the other greats in baseball broadcasts, Ernie Harwell, but again, Marty and Joe were second to none. Thanks for the memories Joe, and my condolences go out to your family and also your baseball family.

This one belongs to Joe Nuxhall. Joe, your were the greatest. Thanks for so many great boyhood moments and memories. The summers are endless for you now. Find a place to rest your spirit and have an icy cold bud.

Michael in Monterey, CA

Joe will truly be missed. He is part of my earliest memories. I can remember sitting on the back porch with my Dad listening to the game and hear "this is the ol' left hander rounding third and heading home". After I lost my father, everytime I would here his sign off I would think back to those early days and how much I enjoyed spending time just listening to the game with Dad. My heart goes out to Joe's family. You were trully blessed to have Joe.

May he rest in peace.
Rick

I initially found the Cincinnati Reds about the time time that Joe became an announcer for the Reds, so I basically grew up with Joe.

People can talk about Cincinnati Reds baseball, the great players over the years, the Big Red Machine, etc, but in my eyes at least, Joe Nuxhall was the Cincinnati Reds.

It is disheartening that I'll never again get to hear "This is the old left-hander, rounding third and heading for home. Good night everybody."

Good night, Joe... We'll miss you...

Thanks Joe for all the memories. You were a true professional. As a player for 13 years in MLB, my last in Cincy in 2004, I appreciated the loyalty you had for the Reds. You genuinely cared for all the players in the Red's clubhouse. You were a friend to all and recognized how difficult playing everyday in the big leagues was.

THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIEND

JOHN VANDER WAL

I remember the great games he broadcast in the 70's...I couldnt wait for tomorrows game cause I knew it would be great too. Thinking of him brings back many memories and I wish his family the best. May he rest in peace.I guess after all those years of rounding third, the ol lefthander is finally getting to go home.

Marty and Joe were a part of my childhood. I would lie on my bed listening to their broadcasts on 700 WLW. I now have 2 little boys of my own who have listened to Marty and Joe quite a bit. I am such a huge Reds fan today and although the great teams, players and action on the field has kept me following them over these many years, it was Joe Nuxhall and Marty Brennamen who got me hooked on the Reds and on baseball in general. Had I ever had the chance to meet Joe in person, I would've told him he can never know just how much joy and passion for the Reds he brought into my life. It's a part of who I am today and I will always be grateful to him for that. Rest in peace, Joe. I will miss hearing your voice!

Doug Harrington

Stockholm, Sweden

(born in Cincinnati, OH)

One word comes to mind and sums up Joe Nuxhall

Character.

Love ya Joe

after listening to Marty and Joe on the air with my grandma for many years as a child,I finally got the chance to meet him a couple years ago at the Eric Davis RHOF event and had a few words with him and he was gracious enough to take a picture with my 12 year old son,and needless to say I will cherish that day and those few minutes and make sure my son knows how lucky he was to have met Joe!

THANKS FOR THOSE WONDERFUL MEMORIES LEFTY!

Rob Abrams

I'm 46 & a lifelong Reds fan.
I loved listening to Joe's

post game interviews. He had a

way of letting you know the

player a little bit, rather

than just what pitch did you

hit. Joe, may your final trip

around 3rd base bring you the

joy of a Reds win on Opening

Day.

It is a sad day for all today. I feel as if my childhood is officially over as Joe's broadcasts are the last direct link to my youth. Joe and his old school sensabilities will be missed greatly. I am so glad my nine year old son is old enough to understand what Joe means to Cincinnati and Reds baseball. My prayers go out to his family and rest in peace, Joe.

Like many others, growing up in the 1970's, my evenings were spent listening to the Reds on the radio and to the old left hander.

Years later, while in Plant City for Spring Training, I attended a Reds Fan Appreciation cookout.

Joe was there and I waited in line to get his autograph. Joe's was the longest line at the cookout. I waited in line for an hour while Joe chatted with fans, posed for pictures, and signed everthing from baseballs to cookie jars.

I had him autograph a baseball for my mother, which is still one of her most prized possessions.

In a world where sports stars and celebrities aren't always fan friendly, Joe exhibited true class.

My memories of listening to Joe and then actually meeting him will last my entire life.

My heartfelt condolences go out to Joe's family and close friends. Thank you for sharing him with the rest of the world.

This is a sad time in America as we mourn the loss and celebrate the tremendous life of Big Joe. Nuxie, along with Marty, was a voice I could depend on hearing when I turned on WLW for games when I wasn't near the tube. Thank you Joe for everything you've ever done for the greatest show on dirt.

The 1st voice I heard over 40 yrs ago when I first started to listen to the reds on radio, while sitting with my gramma on the front porch of our home, was Joe Nuxhall and he brought the game to life for me. And from time on I have been a lifelong REDS fan. Thinking of that time made me remember my gramma who would take to the games, even when they at Old Crosley Field. Thank Joe for the memories. And thank you for getting hooked on the REDS! We will all miss you. and the summer won't be the same without you.

I loved hearing Marty and Joe call a game. It is what got me hooked into playing baseball and made me into a baseball fan that I am. I could always count on those two to be give me a great call with all the added fun they always had. He was a man that enjoyed his job and didn't take advantage of it. He was a role model. He was everything that a true Major League Baseball player should be. He was everything a true human being should be. And we'll miss him and thank you.

A sad day for all who grew up with listening to Joe. I loved when Marty was at the mike and when a deep ball was hit, you'd hear Joe in the background yelling, "Get up! Get up! Get outta here! Get outta here! ALRIGHT!!!" I got to meet him and have a picture taken with him a few years ago at a book signing in Lexington. He was such a genuinely good guy and will always be referred to as Cincinnati's most beloved figure. Rest in peace, Joe.

I am a Hamilton native living in the Cleveland area. I grew up listening to Joe and I bleed Cincinnati Red. Up here where Chief Wahoo jackets prevail, there is always one guy with the Wishbone C, although today he will be wearing his black Joe Nuxhall Budweiser Open shirt and hat. I would still pick up WLW and listen to the Reds, and I would come down to play in Joe's golf outing every year at the Elks. I agree with the previous post by Kirk: A piece of my childhood has gone with Joe. We will miss him. To Joe's family, my deepest condolences. He belongs in the Hall of Fame (I'm going to vote as soon as I post this, as I have done every day since the voting was announced). In this dark era of steroids, egos, and big money, Joe is a reminder of the good things in baseball.
--JWH, Parma, OH

I remember seeing Joe pitch on a Saturday night against the Giants in the mid 1960's. Willie Mays tripled and McCovey hit a broken bat single and Joe and the Reds lost 1 to 0. I loved to watch Joe pitch and have enjoyed his announcing for many years as I am now 58 years old. My condolences to the Nuxhall family and the Reds organizatin, especially Marty. Dan, Winfield, West Virginia.

What can I say that hasn't already been said? Joe's passing is a member of the family passing - the family of Reds players, coaches, officials, and most of all fans. We all have an empty spot in our hearts today. But we also have wonderful memories of Joe as he called home runs - I can still hear him as he exhorted those long fly balls over the fence. And who can forget Game 2 of the 1990 Series when Billy Bates scored the winning run and it was Joe's turn to say "This one belongs to the Reds!"

Joe, as you round third and head for home one last time, know that in the hearts of Reds fans all over the world you are and always will be the Heart and Soul of the greatest baseball team - you ARE the Cininnati Reds.

My heartfelt condolences go to the entire Nuxhall family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

David Jaspers, South Carolina

This is a truly sad day for all Reds fans and the Nuxhall family. Reds on radio will never be the same without the ol left hander calling the action. I am a long time listener to Marty and Joe and I am going to miss those summer nights listening to Joe. I hope that he will get the votes needed to get him into the Hall of Fame this coming year cause Joe was a Hall of Famer on the field, in the booth, and in the hearts of all of us who loved him. My prayers go out to the Nuxhall family and the Reds family. Thanks for all the memories Joe.

Jason Ashland,KY

Thank you Joe for bringing the Reds 4000 miles into my home over the past few summers (via the web.)

Our thoughts are with the Nuxhall family at this sad time.

Paul

England.

The Cincinnati Reds, through thick and thin, have long been the heartbeat of this great city. Joe was the voice. As a fan of the game and the Reds, I have long listened to the radio broadcasts with the television on mute with my grandfather whom played Knothole baseball with The Old Lefthander. Reds Nation lost a founding member last night, and he will be forever missed.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Nuxhall family and anyone else saddened by this loss.

- Kyle Davis

Hamilton, OH

I grew up in Frankfort, KY and my first job out of high school was working for 1490 WFKY-AM radio, running local spots as part of the Reds Radio Network. My summer were filled with MArt and Joe. They were my first taste of baseball growing up, and getting to "work" with them, even though I never actually met them, was one of the highlights of my life.

Joe was the best. As a die hard Cardinal fan, I loved Jack Buck, but my first love, and my first hero in the baseball world was Joe. I can't even express what he meant to me growing up, and I can't say how much I will miss him calling the games.

My heart, love and thanks go out to Joe's family for allowing him to come into our homes every night. No one did it better. The Ol' Left Hander; rounding third and heading for home.

Gary Moore

Dallas,TX

This is one of the sadest days for all of us who knew and loved "Nuxie". He will never be forgotten and I will aways cherish the times I've spent talking with him over the years. He definately deserves to be in the Hall Of Fame, my goodness the youngest player ever to play in the Major Leagues, should at the very least to be enough. Here's to one Class Act Person, Hamilton Joe, who is taking his final "Rounding Third And Heading For Home" to be with his mother and father. We Love You Nux! My thoughts and prayers are with his family!
Lowell Bower

Hamilton, OH

I knew he had been ill, but still could not believe the news that Joe had passed away.

The friendship he and Marty enjoyed through the years seemed to flow through the radio whenever I listened to the Reds. Joe is one of the reasons we are such big Reds fans today. My wife and I listened today to his final sign off on the Reds tribute site. My eyes also filled with tears as he ended Reds Wrap-Up with his patented, "This is the ol' lefthander, rounding third and heading for home."

The Nuxhall family, as well as all the others who loved and respected Joe (we count ourselves among that number) will be in our hearts, thoughts and prayers during the days, weeks and months to come.

Few things from my childhood stand out as much as listening to Marty and Joe with my Father and Brother. They were as much a part of our household during the summer as any of us. Joe was the same age as my father, so this hits me a little too close to home. My Dad told me stories of Joe's playing days, I listened to him as an excellent broadcaster, but what I respect most about the man is the fact that he was generous and humble to the highest degree. His playing and broadcasting should get him into the baseball hall of fame. His kindness, charity, and compassion WILL get him into Gods Hall of Fame. May his family take solace in the life that he was able to live and share.

I am not originally from Cincinnati but have always been a REDS fan. Since moving to the Cincy area, I enjoyed listening to Joe and Marty on WLW. Now the Ole Lefthander has rounded third and finally reached home. He is no longer in pain. Thanks for sharing Joe with all of us.

To the the family of Joe Nuxhall, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Joe Nuxhall was pure class and exemplifies what baseball means to America. As a young boy, and continuing into manhood/fatherhood , I listened to Marty and Joe nightly. Only when Joe signed off with " this is the old lefthander rounding for third and heading for home" would I turn the radio off. He brought me great happines I will always be grateful for what he meant to me as a man. Thank you Joe, at last you have made it home.
Tom Hanna

Plainfield Il

( formerly , Lexington Ky)

I have no recollection of the Reds without Joe Nuxhall. His voice has been the one constant I associated with Reds baseball. I did not know how much I missed his calling of the games until his retirement. I made it a point to listen to the select games he called over the past couple of seasons. No longer "rounding third and heading for home"; Joe is safe at the plate. I hate that he did not live long enough to enjoy an induction into the MLB Hall of Fame. My hope is that he garners the required votes to be enshrined at Cooperstown, New York. I will miss the "long fly ball to deep left right centerfield".

I went to bed as a child listening until I heard Joe's signature line at the end of the night. Cincinnati and baseball have lost an icon. Reds fan will forever miss him. Thank you Joe for giving me so many terrific memories.

I'm 35 and grow up listening to Marty and Joe. Hot summer afternoons I would unwrap baseball cards listening to the game as a kid. Catching night games as a teenager and when I was older I worked 3rd shift and listen to the west coast games. Joe is like family to me, hearing his voice calling the game or just talking about life on the banana phone. We will all miss you Mr Nuxhall

To the family of Joe Nuxhall, my thoughts and prayers are with you. When I was growing up as a Reds fan, I remember Joe and Marty broadcasting so many games and waiting for those famous signature lines that Joe and Marty would give at the end of the night. It always put a smile on my face. Joe will not only be missed by the Reds organization but he will be missed by the whole world who would tune in to listen to Reds baseball. Thank you Joe for the memories and I will forever remember you.

I was honored to have met Joe the last several years at the Reds Baseball Heaven fantasy camp in Sarasota, Fla. He was truly an honorable, down-to-earth man who was loved by so many people. Our hearts are in pain today and we'll forever miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. It is a very sad day but we can celebrate a life filled with integrity, caring and a deep love of baseball and the Reds.

i am only 19 years old i grew up listing to joe on the radio with my dad. and he is one of main reason i am majoring in sports broadcasting in college.
THANKS

JAMES WILLIS

I am in tears writing this. My condolences to the entire Nuxhall family. I was born in Cincy and grew up in Trenton, not too far from Hamilton. I grew up listening to Marty and Joe. Kim, there's a lot of people who considered your dad a member of their family, and I'm one of them.

Last night we all lost a hometown icon. Not only was he an ambassador for reds baseball but for major league baseball.Thank you for 46 years of memories.Nuxy will be missed but never forgotten.My prayers and thoughts go out to the Nuxhall family. Rounding third and heading for home. Good night everybody

I'M TO YOUNG TO REMEMBE THE GLORY DAY'S OF JOE'S LIFE, BUT I GREATLY ENJOYED LISTENING TO HIM ON THE RADIO. IN A TIME WHEN ALL WE HEAR ARE THE BAD THINGS IN BASEBALL. YOU NEVER HEARD ANYTHING BAD ABOUT JOE. HE WAS A GREAT BASBALL PERSON AND WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY ALL TRUE BASEBALL FANS. MY GUESS IS HE'S SOMWHERE TELLING THOSE STORIES HE LOVED TO TELL.

In my home and in my room as a youngster, Joe was invited in every night from my childhood to paint the picture of baseball, Reds style! Marty and Joe have always been the mainstays of an organization that has undergone numerous changes in ownership and personnel for the past 40 years. Very few professional sports teams can boost of the ability to keep together two of the greatest baseball announcers in the history of the game. Joe was a true ambassador of the game and even a truer humanitarian! Joe not only loved baseball, but he loved people and will be missed by all. We all have been blessed to have ever had the opportunity to know Joe Nuxhall, even only through his voice of the Reds.

Good-Bye, "Cincinnati's #1 Son (Sun)". You, as a man and God's child, will be sorely missed. We have prayed for and with you. We know you are now the starting pitcher on God's team!!

Joe Nuxhall, you will be missed. Joe, you were a kind man who gave baseball character and gave everyone a sense of being at the ballpark when you anounced the game. You raised great kids and you have a loving wife. Your son taught my children in Fairfield. I will miss hearing the tandem of Marty and Joe on the Radio! Nuxxy, now you can say this is the ole Left hander rounding for home>>> you are with God now my friend. I hope to see you up there some day.

I was saddened this morning to hear about the old left hander! I immediately called my dad and my childhood pals. It was like a part of the family was gone. I can recall sneaking downstairs in the early 80's to listen to Joe and Marty broadcast the west coast trips. Like most at that time, I cannot count how many times I fell asleep with the white plastic earpiece from my transistor stuck in my ear after listening to a late game. Joe, you will be missed. I learned a lot about the game from listening to you. Thanks for the memories! Bill Walters Dayton, OH

To: Joe's family

Thank you for sharing your loved one with us. I grew up without a tv, listening to Marty and Joe on the radio every night. He is going to be missed greatly. We are praying for you and your family.

Here's an idea for a fitting tribute to Joe: elect him to the Hall of Fame and rename Great American Ball Park to Joe Nuxhall Field.

Well, there's nothing to say that hasn't already been said. Joe is in a better place, shooting the bull with Jack Buck and Harry Carry. Marty and Joe were a staple in my childhood. I, along with many of you, feel I have lost a part of myself today. My father loves the Cincinnati Reds, and he passed that love on to me. Marty and Joe eloquently brought our beloved Reds to the masses. Rich or poor, black or white or hispanic or asian, baseball transcends all boundaries. This was more evident in Cincinnati than anywhere else, and Joe Nuxhall is the reason.

--Rounding third and heading for home.

Joe, you're home.

To: The Nuxhall Family

I grew up in Seymour, Indiana, watching Joe as a Reds player and then listening to him for years on the radio. Joe's brother Don played softball in Seymour back in the 60's. I was very lucky to meet Joe at Reds' Fest back in the late 90's. Joe was everything that makes baseball the greatest game in the world. We have lost a great man, husband, father, player and friend. May God be with you as you celebrate the life of the ol' lefty. Peace.

Thanks for all the great years, Joe. With all of your great experiences over the years, you'll certainly know what to throw to Stan Musial when you see him on the heaven circuit.

I just heard that Joe Nuxhall died and that Barry Bonds was indicted for obstruction of justice for perjury before a federal grand jury. In fairness, Bonds, with or without steroids, “between the lines” has had a Hall of Fame career as a player. Nuxhall was a journeyman pitcher, but not a Hall of Famer. Looked at as human beings, however, Nuxhall, an honest, humble, decent, hard working man who cared about others and who had a wonderful sense of humor, truly is a Hall of Famer in anyone’s book, while to be hinest, Bonds, as a human being, is no one I’d hope that my kids would grow up to be like. When you think about it for a minute, what a person does on the field is pretty insignificant when compared with who a person really was and how he lived his life.

For decades, through good times and tough personal difficulties, I’ve listened to Nuxhall and Marty Brenneman broadcast the Reds. They’ve brought pleasure, comfort, and a sense of continuity to my life, and I think to the lives of the people of the Cincinnati area, and to Reds’ fans everywhere. Though I met him only a few times, I feel as if I’ve lost a member of my family, and I sure that hundreds of thousands of others would say exactly the same thing.

Nuxhall knew how much he was respected and loved by us, and we knew he respected and loved us. There simply will never be anyone like him, and I thank him for enriching my life day after day, evening after evening, six months each year, for decades.

Joe's impact on everyone he came in contact with is self-evident through the outpouring of affection that we have seen in just this short time since he passed away. Being 20 years old, like many people, Marty and Joe were a staple of my childhood. I will never forget the goodwill and happiness that those two shared in the booth as they brought the game alive for us privileged listeners. Not only did we get to hear the game, we got to be included in a very special friendship.

We have all know that baseball is a special game, and have felt its power to bring people together. It is men like Joe who make the game so special.

Thank you, Joe, for your passion for baseball, the Reds, your loved ones, and for being such an important part of our lives for so long.

Joe,
listening to your stories made me feel like I was listening to my grandfather, and losing you feels like I lost a member of my family. You made baseball a better game for being a part of it. I will never forget your comments during the call of Johnny Bench's home run on Johnny Bench day. It may be the best call I have ever heard. You brought the moments alive and made me feel like I was in the booth next to you. You were a great big part of my childhood and most of my adult life. You will be sorely missed. Baseball on the radio will never be the same.

My family, for the last 4 generations had the privilege to listen to the beloved Joe Nuxhall. From my grandfather sitting in the Ford truck so he could listen to the game,to my Dad and myself making the trip to Riverfront Stadium to see Bench and Seaver, to my son who enjoys the game of baseball at age 7.I will never forget the call on the radio when Bench hit the homer, to when we won the World Series in 1990. Somehow, though not related to the Nuxhall Family, I lost a part of myself last night at 10:55 pm. Joe, you were a great example to everyone you touched in life and I am certain that your legacy will remain strong.

Thank you, Joe, for touching all of our lives in so many ways. Just look at all of these people that wish you were still here! You were an amazing person who was loved by all, even when they did not know you personally, including myself. We'll miss you, but we surely will never forget you.

It's time to round third and head for heaven.

God be with the Nuxhall family.

Joe,

You are truly worthy of being called a "Great American". Your spirit and enthusiasm, for the game of baseball and life itself, will live on inside the hearts of the countless lives you touched.

My condolences to the Nuxhall family, the Cincinnati Reds Organization, past and current players, Reds fans everywhere, and to Marty Brennaman and his family. Joe defined the Reds. He will be greatly missed. There will never ever be a greater team of radio baseball announcers than Marty and Joe. Joe is most deserving of the Ford C. Frick Award. I would like to urge all fans to follow the link on the Reds website and cast a vote for Joe.

As those close to me know, the six years that I spent working for the Reds were the best of my life. Joe was a major reason why I feel this way. In those six years, Joe and I were able to share (and cause) many laughs. These are memories I will never forget. Thank you, Joe.

Your friend, Mike

aka "Randy from Sarasota"

No doubt, any of us in Cincinnati who love the Reds feel that way because of Joe and Marty.Most fans listen to the games on the radio even if it's on T.V. Our dad taught us that many years ago.I still think the funniest thing I ever heard them say was as Nux walked into the booth wearing shorts,
Marty said "son are those your legs or are you riding a chicken?" They and I laughed what seemed like forever.Thanks Joe, we love you.

As of today I Mourn the lost of JOE NUXHALL with THE CINCINNATI REDS and all those who knew him well. I Will miss Joe during the spring training days down FLA. 1975 was the first time I heard him with Marty he was great he knew how to get people excited during those glory days and in 90. JOE NUXHALL SHOULD GET ALL AWARDS INCLUDING THE HALL . I WILL MISS JOE ON WLW GOOD BYE JOE

Listening to Joe announce baseball games was like listening to my dad talk about baseball.

My prayers to the Nuxhall family. I wish everybody could be a person like Joe was. Joe you know you will be missed.

TO THE NUXHALL FAMILY MY PRAYS AND BEST WISHES GOES OUT TO YOU... I HAVE BEEN A REDS FAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS...I MET JOE LAST YEAR AT REDS FEST, HE WAS GREAT....WISH I COULD HAVE KNOWN HIM MORE... I AM VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOST....A BIG FAN FROM WEST VIRGINIA... kirksfins@yahoo.com

Any Reds fan within range of 700 WLW can remember Joe Nuxhall's voice over the radio. His laid back delivery along with his ecstatic shouts of "get outa here" that drowned out Marty's play by play call of a Red's home run is something that I'll always remeber. He
will never be replaced in the radio booth.

As a young teenager I met Joe when my father took over a Gulf gas station in Fairfield that he had leased. That is when I started following the Reds. I remember those days like they were yesterday. Thank you Joe, you will be dearly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the Nuxhall family.

I am saddened by the death of a GREAT PRESON, A GREAT BASEBALL LEDGEND and a good friend.
I first met Joe when I was invited to have dinner in the "REDS" BOX as a season ticket holder in 1975.

His commentary on the air with Marty, was second to none.

He had a delivery on the air as smooth as his pitching montion. You felt like you were at the ballpark watching the game in person.

My second encounter with Joe was when I attented the Reds Dream Week and he was one of the Coaches. He did everything to make all of us feel like major league ballplayers. Even though I was 73 years old at the time, he made me feel like I was 20.

He was so kind and attentive to all of my family, I can tell you know, I really appreciated the personnal attention.

I met Joe at the Moffet Cancer Center in Tampa Fl recently and we shared some special moments together.

He was a special breed, and I will always remember him for being so special to me and my family.

Charles E. Bristow

Tampa, Fl.

As a child growing up in the Appalachian mountains of southwest Virginia, I lived 300 miles from the nearest major league ballpark. Fortunately for me our local radio station carried the Cincinnati Reds and I never missed a game. I hung on to every word and never turned the radio off until the ol' lefthander had rounded third and headed for home. I cannot begin to express my thanks to Marty and Joe for all those wonderful years. Joe was a great man and will be sorely missed.

I had the opportunity to meet Joe on a couple of occasions when the Reds held their Spring Training in Tampa. He was the consumate professional and a man among men. Growing up a Reds fan, I always enjoyed every chance I could get to listen to Joe and Marty call a Reds game. God Bless the Nuxhall family. Thanks for the memories Joe!!

Chris Foster

Tampa Florida

Joe Nuxhall is a legend, and a great man - I mourn his passing, and the fact that I didn't get to meet the man.

Joe - and Marty - were a Hall of Fame team, calling the Reds for better than 3 decades of Reds On Radio broadcasts for WLW. So many great memories, and the man means so much to Reds fans, past and present.

SO...Time to STEP UP, Fans. Go to the HALL OF FAME Website, and vote for Joe to win the Ford Frick Broadcasters' Award. Let's get Joe into the HOF, where he belongs - with Marty.

God bless you, Joe. You and Marty helped me get past the deaths of my parents as a teenager in the mid-late 1970s, and you'll never be forgotten.

Nuxhall Family, I grieve with you. Lord bless and keep you in this difficult time. Joe Nuxhall was deeply loved and appreciated by so many during his life. May that be your comfort, as well as God being with you at this time.

Take care - V/R,

JOHN C. CAREY

CHAPLAIN (CAPTAIN)

U.S. ARMY

I'm 40 years old and a lifelong Reds fan, even though I've lived my entire life in North Carolina. I attribute this to the fact that when I was a kid, I would lie in bed and catch Reds games on AM radio. More than because of Johnny, Pete, Joe, Davey, and the rest, it was because of Joe. His voice put me wherever the Reds were playing that night, like I, too was a part of the team. His voice guided me through many a game, and into many a sweet dream. Thanks Joe, and so long.

I would like to the time to wish the best for the nuxhall family thru this tough time. Joe will be missed dearly in my family. I'm 29 years old and i never thought that a man that i have never met would make me feel the way i felt all day. He was a great great man. God bless him and his family.

Tim monk

Cincinnati, Ohio

I am 46 and a Reds fan since 1970. I have been all over the Eastern US and turned on the radio to hear Marty and Joe. They made the experience of listening so much better. Joe will be missed and I pray God's blessings on his family.

Dale Wilson

Fort Meade, MD (home-Lexington, KY)

When I heard of the passing of this great man it brought flowing tears to my eyes. It was a strange experience, one I could not fully understand. Then I thought about it.

There are so many things I will miss about the Ol' Left Hander; I don't even know where to begin. Since the day I was born some 27 years ago I have spent every summer (162 days a year)listening to the soothing sound of Joe's voice on the radio. His explosive calls allowed me to feel as though I was at the ballpark. Like many I would turn down the sound of the television and turn up the broadcast of 700WLW. He was like a father figure, he was a part of my family. When the Reds were on the West coast I would fall asleep to his voice. Even the last few years when he obviously struggled with a broadcast I found myself at home listening to the excitement and passion in his voice. "Get out of here," he would say when a ball barley made it to the warning track. I'll miss it.

I'll miss Extra Innings, I'll miss the Banana Phone, I'll miss stories about the garden, I'll miss the "Jr, Griffey" quotes. I'll miss seeing you on the course at Potter's Park on Tuesday mornings.

Cincinnati Reds baseball is and always will be Marty and Joe. And without Joe it will never be the same.

Joe - you hold a special place in my heart -you will forever be missed, and never forgotten. Thank you for so many wonderful years.

Joe you will never be forgotten by the fans of Cincinnati. I grew up listening to Marty and Joe on the radio. A great announcer, but an outstanding person.

The best I ever heard. No fluff, no filler, no hype. Just pure baseball.

I started following the Reds during the last seasons at Crosley Field as a student at UC in 1963, just before Joe started announcing. Once college was over I lived too far away to get the games until six years ago when I moved to Cincinnatus, New York (pure coincidence). One night I was tuning around the radio and suddenly I heard what I thought was "crowd noise." Just crowd noise. At first I thought maybe it was static, but then I noticed the dial was right about 700. I yelled to my wife "I think I've got the Reds game," and I knew if it was in fact the Reds game Joe was announcing because he would let leave long spaces in his broadcasting to let you savor the game and build your own tension waiting for the next pitch. Then I heard it, that inimitable voice, "strike two," and I was in heaven. I could get the Reds games again, and listen to Joe's beautiful, slow, spacious account. It was absolutely as close to being at the ball park as you could get without actually being there.

Like I said, he was the best I ever heard.

Now you're in heaven, Joe. I'll bet everybody's mighty glad to see you.

Fred Griffen, Cincinnatus, NY

My thoughts and prayers are with Joe's family. Today was a day you'd think would never come. Joe is just "always there". My brother turned me into a baseball fan years ago and it didn't take long to become a Joe Nuxhall fan as well. I was fortunate enough to meet and talk to Joe on several occasions and it was such a thrill. It was as though a total stranger became your best buddy in minutes! Even though his broadcasts were fewer the past 2 years, I still never missed one. No summer night will ever be the same but i know he'll still be on my deck with me. He made an ordinary summer evening something to look forward too and always gave us something to laugh at. Thanks for memories Joe. They are priceless.
Melissa Ostmann

Cincinnati

I was surprised at how emotional I was this morning when I heard of Joe's passing.
After thinking about it, I believe it is because part of my childhood is now gone. As so many people have said, Joe (along with Marty) made terrific summertime memories. I loved Joe's stories of baseball past and his "patented" calls of great plays. I never will forget "hanging out" with Joe and Marty during the '75 and '76 seasons. I always felt like a real fan was in the booth when Joe was there. All my three of my boys are big baseball fans & we will miss you Joe! Our prayers are with the Nuxhall family.

God Bless the entire Nuxhall family--and thanks for sharing Joe with us for so many years.

I am 32 years and as far back as I can remember I will never forget growing up listening to Marty and Joe on the radio with my dad. My dad would always have the Reds on the radio whether it was in the car, reading the newspaper, or doing yardwork outside Marty and Joe could always be heard in our house. Joe you will be missed thank you for the memories. My prayers are with the Nuxall family.

... whether it was my first trip from England to Cincy back in the 80's or just listening and watching Reds games .. Joe has always been there .. non more so than when he shared a few words and a photo at last year's Redsfest .. a picture I will always treasure, along with his love of the game and the great times spent with Marty and the Fans of Cincinnati.
... my heart goes out to his Family and everyone in the Queen City tonight .. thank you for bringing baseball into my life Joe .. we'll miss you.

I've been listening to the Reds for over 40 of my 50 years and always enjoyed listening to Joe. He was a treasure to the game and the broadcast booth. As he rounds third I'm sure there are many greats there waiting to welcome him "home".

Whether he talked about tomato plants or chicken dances - a "foul ball" of course! - you always got the feeling Joe never grew up from that 15-year-old boy who took the mound that June day in 1944 at Crosley Field. If I had a nickel every time I would laugh alone in the car with the Reds on Radio or lounging on the front porch swing as a boy living and dying with the Big Red Machine, I'd be rich. In that respect, I am. I got to share in with Joe Nuxhall. I became a broadcaster - some say a decent one - but if I am half the man that Joe was, I'll take that any day. During the sweltering summer nights next season, I know your voice will be in my head. And I can't wait. Godspeed.

There are only four men in my life that I have ever considered my hero. My grandfather, my father, Sean Casey, and Joe Nuxhall. My grandfather and father molded me into who I am today. Sean and Joe smoothed over my rough edges. While working at GABP these past 4 years, I got to meet and talk to Joe numerous times. It was my dream come true from years of listening to him on the radio. After my dad died suddenly on Mother's Day of '05, I saw Joe again. He asked me how I was doing and where I had been the last home stand. I told him what had happened and he welled up with tears and told me how sorry he was to hear it and related to me how his own father had died suddenly at an early age too. I will never forget his genuine concern for me that day and all the other days I was lucky to see him. I will miss his smile and his affectionate and sincere "How you doing Art?", even when he was not feeling well. Joe, you were one of my angels on earth and I truly will miss you until I am hopefully lucky enough to see you again! I love you always!

Art Cummiskey, Jr.

Hamilton, Ohio

WE WILL MISS YOU JOE!!!!!

Cincinnati has lost one of its finest. May you never be forgotten!

my thoughts and prayers are with joe's family i have been a great fan for many years and i feel very sad as if i had known joe personaly i will miss him on the radio and around the ball park thanks for giving me memories of a great baseball team and a great set of broadcasters to listen call games

When I heard about Joe's death. I cried. I have been a Red's fan for 45 years. I remember Joe from Al Michales to Marty. I just pray for his family and his friends ,especially Marty. He will miss him the most. It will be an empty radio booth without "the old left hander" He is rounding third and heading for his eternal home. I will miss you, Joe. Melissa Howard

In the early 90's I sent a letter to the Reds asking why the old Reds Gift shop didn't have any photos of Joe or Marty, since they were as popular as the players, whose pictures were there for sale. Within a few weeks, I received a personalized photo from Joe and Marty, which I still own today. I've been a Reds fan since I was a child, and Joe's passing really hurts and he will be missed by everyone.

Another story about Joe. It's not a real funny story, but it's a remembrance I still think about. During a spring training game several years ago, during an at-bat, a foul ball was hit, which struck a fan in the back. The fan was carrying refreshments at the time, and I still remember Joe commenting, "He spilled a perfectly good cup of Pepsi there."

Joe and Marty as a unit was a staple for Cincinnati and its fans for many, many years. Now there's a void which truly can never be filled.

Condolences to the Nuxhall family, and to the extended family of the Cincinnati Reds. Rest in peace, Ol' Left Hander. You've left your mark, and you'll never be forgotten.

After reading so many posts, it's comforting to know I'm not alone. Like many of you, I felt a deep and profound sense of loss that I couldn't fully understand. Then I realized that, as so many of you have said, it was a piece of childhood that was now gone. It brought back memories of sitting on the front porch with my dad after it had gotten too dark to play outside, and listening to the last several innings of the Reds games during the '70s and early '80s. It was having my dad teach me baseball, while Marty & Joe provided the background and soundtrack. I came to realize that because of those memories, Marty & Joe had become, in many ways, a large part of my childhood and my family. But it didn't end after childhood, as I have continued to listen to the Reds and Marty & Joe on the radio well into adulthood. I finally understood my hollowness: it was the realization that, as with any loss, a person you loved and enjoyed would no longer be there. Today is a day of sadness, but even as I write this, when I think about his voice, his interaction with Marty, and his love for the game, a smile crosses my face. If a person ever lived a life that deserved to be celebrated upon his death, it was Joe Nuxhall. The world was definitely a better place with Joe in it, and we are better people for having had him in our lives, in whatever capacity that may have been. My sincere condolences go out to his family, friends, and co-workers. We share in your loss of a wonderful man who was admired by so many. We will miss him dearly.

I feel like today a portion of my childhood has died. I'm 46 years old and have listened to Joe since I was 10. I used to ride my bike, sit on the porch, or go to sleep listening to Joe's voice bring me the game. It didnt matter if the Reds were doing good or poorly I tuned in to hear Joe. He reminded me of my father and he was a person to look up to and try to aspire to be like. I want to say thank you to the Nuxhall family for sharing him with so many of us fans.

"Rounding third and heading for home" was my cue to turn the radio off each night as a kid hiding the transister under the covers. What great memories. Thank you Joe.

I feel I lost a part of my youth today. I remember during the days of the "Big Red Machine" going to bed at night and listening to the game on my alarm clock and wanting to know who Joe Nuxhall would pick as his star of the game. Many a night the last thing I remember hearing before drifting off to sleep was "Here's the ol' lefthander 'rounding third and heading for home. Good night everybody." I guess he's crossed the plate for the last time. God Bless and thanks to the Nuxhall family for sharing him with us all these years.

Joe Nuxhall & Marty Brenamann taught me about respect from the days of the Big Red Machine. Joe is home now and no longer needs to round 3rd. He truly was a special player and person and the Reds fans were so lucky to have had him in their organization for 63 years. You will be missed Joe. God Bless You !

I too listened to Marty & Joe in Springfield OH with a transistor under the covers, and grew up with the big Red Machine. I remember how excited I was to get WLW over the internet when I moved out west. It made me feel at home.

That voice and his infectous laugh, he and Marty ribbing each other about their golf games. He'd laugh about something a fan did and say," there's always something at the ball park." You felt like you had a friend watching the game with you. I never met him personally but I cant stop crying today. It is a terrible loss. thanks Joe, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

John Henry, Portland Oregon

I thought maybe we should consider having GABP ranamed Joe Nuxhall Stadium, but in a way, isn't it already named after him? Say hi to Gordy (Coleman)for us Joe. Thanks for showing us how to love the game.

Peter Pan just thinks he's Joe Nuxhall