Episode 17: Rounding Third...at 87
from Into the Gray with D.K. Hall Podcast Hosted by D.K. Hall
On a quiet March evening in 1997, what began as a routine speeding stop on Kentucky's AA Highway turned into one of the most unforgettable encounters of my career. After clocking a gold van at 87 mph in a 55 mph zone, I approached the driver expecting an ordinary traffic stop. Then he spoke. The voice was unmistakable. Behind the wheel was Joe Nuxhall—the legendary Cincinnati Reds broadcaster and the youngest player ever to appear in a Major League Baseball game. In this episode, I share the story of that unexpected encounter, why professionalism matters no matter who's sitting in the driver's seat, and how one speeding ticket ended up making newspaper headlines across Northern Kentucky. Sometimes the most memorable moments in law enforcement don't come from high-speed pursuits or dramatic arrests—they come from meeting remarkable people on ordinary days. ⚾ A story about baseball, responsibility, fairness, and one legendary voice that I'll never forget.
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