Nellie King

Nellie King
King in 2009.
Pitcher
Born: (1928-03-15)March 15, 1928
Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died: August 11, 2010(2010-08-11) (aged 82)
Mount Lebanon, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 15, 1954, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Last MLB appearance
September 15, 1957, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
MLB statistics
Win–loss record7–5
Earned run average3.58
Strikeouts72
Teams

Nelson Joseph "Nellie" King (March 15, 1928 – August 11, 2010) was an American professional baseball pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, and later a member of the Pirates' radio announcing team with Bob Prince. Listed at 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) in height, and weighing 185 lb (84 kg), King batted and threw right-handed.