1953 Bowman Color #90 Joe Nuxhall PSA 6

1953 Bowman Color #90 Joe Nuxhall PSA 6 - The Youngest Player to Ever Debut

Few players in Major League history have a story quite like Joe Nuxhall. Known as the youngest player to ever appear in an MLB game, Nuxhall debuted for the Cincinnati Reds in 1944 at just 15 years old, a wartime anomaly that would go on to become one of the most famous footnotes in baseball lore. But Nuxhall’s career was no mere novelty—after returning to the minors and refining his craft, he reemerged as a reliable left-handed pitcher throughout the 1950s, eventually earning two All-Star selections and becoming a long-term fixture with the Reds.

This card from the highly regarded 1953 Bowman Color set captures Nuxhall in a relaxed, thoughtful pose—reflective of both the quiet poise he brought to the mound and the artistic sensibility that defines the set itself. Graded PSA 6, this mid-grade example displays strong color contrast, light surface wear, and solid overall eye appeal. The 1953 Bowman Color series is cherished for its full-color photography, minimalistic design, and cinematic presentation—and Nuxhall’s card is a shining example of that innovation.