The Reds Hall of Fame pitcher and beloved radio baseball announcer made the final list the past two years, but did not get the nod in spite of being the top online vote-getter both years.
Nuxie had also missed out on the award, being a finalist in 2004.
This year, the National Baseball Hall of Fame is conducting its annual online poll to nominate fans favorite broadcasters for the Frick Award on Facebook at
The Hamilton native and longtime Fairfield resident died Nov. 15, 2007, at age 79 after battling lymphoma, pneumonia and a failing heart.
The Frick Award is presented annually by the National Baseball Hall of Fame for “excellence in baseball broadcasting.” Nuxhall’s longtime radio partner Marty Brennaman won the honor in 2000.
Online voting will conclude at 5 p.m. Dec. 31 and the top three fan selections will appear on the 10-name final ballot. The 2010 Frick Award winner will be selected by a 20-member electorate. The winner is expected to be announced in early February.
The 2009 Ford C. Frick Award winner was Tony Kubek, who spent more than 30 years broadcating for the Yankees, Blue Jays and NBC.
For detailed bios of all nominees and history about the Frick Award, visit community.baseballhall.org.