Bob Purkey Memorabilia & Collectibles

About Bob Purkey Memorabilia & Collectibles

Bob Purkey was an American professional Baseball player. Purkey was born and grew up in Pittsburg Pennsylvania. Purkey played as a pitcher in which he was known for his use of the “knuckleback,” which is a baseball pitch with an erratic and unpredictable motion. Purkey took his high school education at South Hills in Pittsburg Pennsylvania

 

Purkey started his career in the Major Leagues when he signed with his hometown, the Pittsburgh Pirates, as Free Agent for the before the 1948 season. Purkey was listed at 6 ft. 2 in. and 175 lbs., he batted and throws with his right. He reached the major leagues in 1954 then debuted on April 14 of the said year. But after four seasons in which he was used largely in relief, the Pirates then traded Purkey to the Cincinnati Reds for Don Cross on December 9, 1957. And on December 14, 1964, Purkey was traded for Roger Craig and Charlie James of the St. Louis Cardinals. On April 7, 1966 Purkey was purchased back by the Pittsburgh Pirates from the St. Louis Cardinals. His final game was on July 26, 1966. After which, in August 3, 1966 Purkey was Released by the Pittsburgh Pirates. Bob Purkey died on March 16, 2008 after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

 

When it comes to baseball fans, there is nothing more nostalgic than collecting MLB trading cards and game tickets. Looking at the signed cards of your favorite baseball players will always bring back memories of you as a child. MLB jerseys also look great especially in when placed in display cases.

 

 

About Bob Purkey:

Bob Purkey (full name: Robert Thomas Purkey; no nicknames) played pitcher from 1954 until 1966 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Cincinnati Redlegs and St. Louis Cardinals. He played for the Pirates from 1954 - 1966, Redlegs from 1958 - 1964 and Cardinals in 1965. Over 13 seasons, he started 276 games, won 129 games, struck out 793 batters, and had a 3.79 ERA. Born on July 14, 1929 in Pittsburgh, PA, Purkey stood 6' 2" and weighed 175 lb. He attended South Hills (Pittsburgh, PA) high school. His debut was on April 14, 1954 and he played his final game on July 26, 1966. Common misspellings of his name include Robert Bob bobby robert Thomas Purkey.