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1953 Topps #105 Joe Nuxhall (SGC 6)

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1953 Topps #105 Joe Nuxhall (SGC 6)
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Nuxhall is famous for pitching in the majors at the age of 15. Yes, that's correct. During World War II, particularly 1942 through 1945, professional baseball was depleted of a lot of talent as players joined the war effort. Nuxhall was still in high school when he was signed and made his major league debut. He lasted 2/3rds of an inning facing nine batters, giving up five runs on two hits and five walks. What's impressive is he got a couple of outs. He pitched the following season at the age of 16 in the minors, going 10-7. He would end up playing 22 seasons of pro ball, including 16 at the big league level where he won 135 games. Graded a nice 6 EX-NM by SGC!