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Bob Purkey
Purkey in 1958
Pitcher
Born: (1929-07-14)July 14, 1929
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died: March 16, 2008(2008-03-16) (aged 78)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 14, 1954, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Last MLB appearance
July 26, 1966, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
MLB statistics
Win–loss record129–115
Earned run average3.79
Strikeouts793
Teams
  • Pittsburgh Pirates (1954–1957)
  • Cincinnati Redlegs / Reds (1958–1964)
  • St. Louis Cardinals (1965)
  • Pittsburgh Pirates (1966)
Career highlights and awards
  • 5× All-Star (1958, 1961–1962²)
  • Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame

Robert Thomas Purkey (July 14, 1929 – March 16, 2008) was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball known for his use of the knuckleball. From 1954 through 1966, Purkey played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Cincinnati Reds / Redlegs, and St. Louis Cardinals. In 1974 he was elected to the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame.

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