Hoyt Wilhelm 1985 Hall of Fame Induction Speech

Hoyt Wilhelm didn't make his Major League debut until the age of 28, but he got off to a fast start by hitting a home run in his first at-bat. Twenty years and a then-record 1,069 games later, he had never homered again; but it was on the mound that he distinguished himself as the game's premier reliever. The knuckleballer won 143 games, including a record 124 out of the bullpen. In a rare start for the Orioles in 1958, he no-hit the Yankees. Watch more Baseball Hall of Fame videos:    / thebaseballhall   Visit the official Baseball Hall of Fame website: http://www.baseballhall.org Follow the Baseball Hall of Fame on Twitter:   / baseballhall   Like the Baseball Hall of Fame on Facebook:   / baseballhall   Follow the Baseball Hall of Fame on Google+: https://plus.google.com/+baseballhall... The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is home to the greatest stars and the history of the game. Located in scenic Cooperstown, New York, the Hall of Fame is dedicated to preserving the sport's history, honoring excellence within the game, and connecting generations through baseball.