III 110th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 398 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 10, 2007 Mr. Brown submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Honoring the life and recognizing the accomplishments of Joe Nuxhall, broadcaster for the Cincinnati Reds.

Whereas Joe Nuxhall was born on July 30, 1928, in Hamilton, Ohio; Whereas on June 10, 1944, at the age of 15 years, 10 months, and 11 days Joe Nuxhall became the youngest player in the modern era to appear in a major league baseball game; Whereas Joe Nuxhall earned over 100 victories in his sixteen year major league career and was elected into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame; Whereas Joe Nuxhall began a radio broadcasting career in 1967 and went on to call over 6,000 games for the Cincinnati Reds; Whereas Joe Nuxhall had a career spanning over sixty years with the Cincinnati Reds; Whereas Joe Nuxhall will be remembered for his signature sign off, This is the Ol’ Lefthander rounding third and heading for home.; Whereas Joe Nuxhall whose voice was synonymous with baseball and the summer for generations of fans across the country; Whereas Joe Nuxhall was a beloved community leader, philanthropist, husband, father, and advocate for children, public schools, and the elderly; and Whereas Ohio has lost a beloved son and baseball one of its most distinctive voices with the passing of Joe Nuxhall on November 15, 2007: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate honors the life of Joe Nuxhall, baseball legend, dedicated family man, and civic-minded leader.