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   Hoyt Wilhelm Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More | Baseball-Reference.com. Position: Pitcher. Bats: Right • Throws: Right. 6-0 , 190lb (183cm, 86kg) Born: July 26, 1922 in Huntersville, NC. More bio, uniform, draft, salary info. Hall of Fame. 8x All-Star. 1954 World Series. 2x ERA Title. 49 25 26 26 15 31 31 39 39 47 39 39 31.

   • Place Of Birth: Huntersville, NC, United States

   • Birth Date: July 26, 1922

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Hoyt_WilhelmHoyt Wilhelm - Wikipedia

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   James Hoyt Wilhelm (July 26, 1922 – August 23, 2002), nicknamed "Old Sarge", was an American Major League Baseball pitcher with the New York Giants, St. Louis Cardinals, Cleveland Indians, Baltimore Orioles, Chicago White Sox, California Angels, Atlanta Braves, Chicago Cubs, and Los Angeles Dodgers between 1952 and 1972.

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   An eight-time All-Star, Wilhelm finished his career with a record of 143-122, 228 saves and a 2.52 ERA in 1,070 games. Wilhelm was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1985. He passed away on Aug. 23, 2002. Read more.

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6. baseballhall.org › hoyt-wilhelms-career-ends-at-49Hoyt Wilhelm’s career ends at 49 | Baseball Hall of Fame

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   Aug 23, 2002 · The Los Angeles Dodgers released the 49-year-old Wilhelm on July 21, 1972, ending the future Hall of Famer’s record-setting and age-defying career. Known as one of the game’s first great relief pitchers, Wilhelm’s success and longevity relied heavily on his specialty pitch.

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7. www.baseball-almanac.com › players › playerHoyt Wilhelm Baseball Stats by Baseball Almanac

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   Aug 29, 2002 · James Hoyt Wilhelm was a Major League Baseball player who pitched for the New York Giants ( 1952 - 1956 ), St. Louis Cardinals ( 1957 ), Cleveland Indians ( 1957 - 1958 ), Baltimore Orioles ( 1958 - 1962 ), Chicago White Sox ( 1963 - 1968 ), California Angels ( 1969 ), Atlanta Braves ( 1969 - 1970 ), Chicago Cubs ( 1970 ), Atlanta Braves ( 1971 ...

   • Birth Name: James Hoyt Wilhelm
   • Born On: 07-26-1923 (Leo)

   • Born In: Huntersville, North Carolina
   • Nickname: Old Sarge

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   Jan 4, 2013 · During the first half of Hoyt Wilhelm’s major-league career, the attention he received usually focused on his freak pitch — a knuckleball — which he likely threw better than any man in history. In the latter half of his career, he was equally renowned for his advanced age — he had become an “old” knuckleballer.

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   What was Hoyt Wilhelm famous for?

   • Hoyt Wilhelm hit a home run in his first at-bat. Hoyt Wilhelm was the first pitcher to accumulate 200 career saves. Hoyt Wilhelm was the first pitcher to appear in 1,000 career games. Hoyt Wilhelm was the first relief pitcher elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame:

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   How old is Hoyt Wilhelm?

   • Hoyt Wilhelm was born on Thursday, July 26, 1923, in Huntersville, North Carolina. Wilhelm was 28 years old when he broke into the big leagues on April 18, 1952, with the New York Giants.

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   Was Hoyt Wilhelm a Hall of Famer?

   • There was nothing conventional about Hoyt Wilhelm's path to the Hall of Fame. He spent most of his big league career coming out of the bullpen, becoming the first reliever ever enshrined. He didn't make his major league debut until he was 29 years old, then pitched until he was nearly 50.

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   Was Hoyt Wilhelm a knuckleballer?

   • During the first half of Hoyt Wilhelm’s major-league career, the attention he received usually focused on his freak pitch — a knuckleball — which he likely threw better than any man in history. In the latter half of his career, he was equally renowned for his advanced age — he had become an “old” knuckleballer.

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   How many saves did Hoyt Wilhelm have?

   • Hoyt Wilhelm was the first pitcher to accumulate 200 career saves. Hoyt Wilhelm was the first pitcher to appear in 1,000 career games. Hoyt Wilhelm was the first relief pitcher elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame: Hoyt Wilhelm was also the first pitcher in a Baltimore Orioles uniform to throw a no-hitter [ Box Score ].

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   How old was Hoyt Wilhelm when he pitched for the Dodgers?

   • (National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum) Hoyt Wilhelm posted a 3.14 ERA in his 25 games pitched for the Los Angeles Dodgers, at the ages of 48 and 49. (National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)

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10. www.mlb.com › player › hoyt-wilhelm-124261Hoyt Wilhelm Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy ...

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    Hoyt Wilhelm Bio. Fullname: James Hoyt Wilhelm; Born: 7/26/1923 in Huntersville, NC; High School: Cornelius, Cornelius, NC; Debut: 4/18/1952; Hall of Fame: 1985; Died: 8/23/2002