A three-time All-Star during his time in Cincinnati Bob Purkey was a rarity for a knuckleball pitcher as it was just another weapon in his vast arsenal.  Purkey would enjoy his greatest success in Cincinnati, as he was a 15 Game winner four times, including a 23 and 5 year in 1962.  That was by far the best season of his career, as he would finish atop the National League in bWAR for Pitchers and Win Probability Added and third in ERA.  He would also finish third in Cy Young voting.

With the Reds, Purkey had a 103-76 Record with an ERA of 3.49 and entered the Reds Hall of Fame.