Hoyt Wilhelm

On this date in 1985, Hoyt Wilhelm is elected to the Hall of Fame.

"He is likely to be the only man in baseball history to collect a pension check and a salary check at the same time." - teammate Eddie Fisher on Wilhelm who retired at age 49

Hoyt Wilhelm

On this date in 1985, Hoyt Wilhelm is inducted into the Hall of Fame.

"I don't try to fool anybody. It's like having a hundred pitches." - on throwing the knuckleball

Hoyt Wilhelm

On this date in 1985, Hoyt Wilhelm is elected to the Hall of Fame.

"Part of the trouble is the ball comes to the plate like a kid on the way to a bath." - sportswriter, Jim Murray on Wilhelm's knuckleball

Hoyt Wilhelm

On this date in 1972, the Dodgers release Hoyt Wilhelm, ending his career two days short of his 49th birthday.

"He is likely to be the only man in baseball history to collect a pension check and a salary check at the same time." - teammate Eddie Fisher

Hoyt Wilhelm

On this date in 1970, the Cubs traded 48 year old Hoyt Wilhelm to the Braves for a minor leaguer.

"Part of the trouble is the ball comes to the plate like a kid on the way to a bath." - Sportswriter, Jim Murray on Wilhelm's knuckleball

Dennis Eckersley

On this date in 1998, Dennis Eckersley pitches in hi 1071st game breaking Hoyt Wilhelms' record for most appearances.

"You figure out that if you don't throw it as hard as you can, you can put it where you want. It's more important where you put it."

Hoyt Wilhelm

Born on today's date, Hoyt Wilhelm.

"I don't try to fool anybody. It's like having a hundred pitches." - on throwing the knuckleball