Age, Biography and Wiki
Bob Purkey (Robert Thomas Purkey) was born on 14 July, 1929 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S., is an American baseball player (1929-2008). Discover Bob Purkey's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 79 years old?
| Popular As |
Robert Thomas Purkey |
| Occupation |
Player |
| Age |
79 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
14 July, 1929 |
| Birthday |
14 July |
| Birthplace |
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Date of death |
2008 |
| Died Place |
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous Player with the age 79 years old group.
Bob Purkey Height, Weight & Measurements
At 79 years old, Bob Purkey height is 6' 2" (1.88 m) .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
6' 2" (1.88 m) |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Bob Purkey's Wife?
His wife is Joan Latsko (21 June 1952 - 12 February 2008) ( her death) ( 2 children)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Joan Latsko (21 June 1952 - 12 February 2008) ( her death) ( 2 children) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Bob Purkey Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Bob Purkey worth at the age of 79 years old? Bob Purkey’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from United States. We have estimated Bob Purkey's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Player |
Bob Purkey Social Network
Timeline
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.
Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Purkey signed with his hometown Pirates before the 1948 season.
From 1954 through 1966, Purkey played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Cincinnati Reds / Redlegs, and St. Louis Cardinals.
He reached the major leagues in 1954, but after 4 seasons in which he was used largely in relief, posting a combined record of 16-29, he was traded in December 1957 to the Cincinnati Reds for left-hander Don Gross.
He had won 16 games with the Red's 1961 pennant winners, and was named to the NL All-Star team in 1958, 1961, and 1962, starting the second 1961 game.
He started Game 3 of the 1961 World Series against the New York Yankees, and pitched a complete game but took the 3-2 loss after allowing solo home runs to Johnny Blanchard and Roger Maris in the 8th and 9th innings.
Installed in the Reds' starting rotation, Purkey enjoyed a great deal of success over the next seven seasons, peaking with a 23-5 season in 1962 and finishing 8th in voting for the National League's Most Valuable Player Award.
After his standout 1962 campaign, Purkey's record slipped to just 6-10 in 1963, and after finishing 11-9 in 1964 he was traded that December to the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for Roger Craig and outfielder Charlie James.
Purkey alternated between starting and relieving in 1965, finishing the year with a 10-9 mark, and the Cardinals sold his contract to the Pirates a few days before the 1966 season began.
He ended his career that season with 10 relief appearances for Pittsburgh before being released in August.
Over a 13-season career, Purkey posted a 129-115 record with 793 strikeouts and an ERA of 3.79 in 386 appearances, including 276 starts, 92 complete games, 13 shutouts, 9 saves, and 21142⁄3 innings of work.
Following his baseball career, Purkey worked as a sportscaster for KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh, then opened a successful insurance business.
Purkey died at the age of 78 in his hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania following a battle with Alzheimer's disease.
In 1974 he was elected to the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame.
He was one of eight pitchers used by the Reds in a 13-5 loss in Game 5, pitching the 5th and 6th innings and allowing two unearned runs, as the Yankees took the Series four games to one.
