What is Bob Purkey's middle name?
Thomas
What is Bob Purkey's full name?
Robert Thomas Purkey
Bob Purkey date of birth:
July 14, 1929
How old was Bob Purkey when died?
78
Where was Bob Purkey born?
Pittsburgh, PA
When did Bob Purkey die?
March 16, 2008
Where did Bob Purkey die?
Scott Township, Allegheny County, PA
How tall is Bob Purkey?
6' 2" (188 cm)
How much does Bob Purkey weigh?
175 lbs (79.4 kg)
What is Bob Purkey nationality?
American
Where did Bob Purkey go to school?
South Hills (Pittsburgh, PA)
What is Bob Purkey's occupation?
Former Major League Baseball Player
Short Biography
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 (1954–57, 1966), Cincinnati Redlegs/Reds (1958–64) and St. Louis Cardinals (1965). In 1974 he was elected to the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame.