Hoyt Wilhelm is a true American Hero serving with the U.S. Army in one of the most famous battles of World War II. He fought bravely in The Battle of the Bulge, where he was wounded in combat, an experience that shaped his grit and perseverance throughout his Hall of Fame pitching career.
In MLB, Hoyt Wilhelm is a legend for his dancing and mystifying knuckleball which he used to baffle major league hitters for an incredible 21 seasons.

1952 Topps #392, Hoyt Wilhem RC.
Hoyt Wilhelm was a hardworking and resilient man whose toughness on the baseball field was forged in part by his service as a U.S. Army soldier in World War II. He fought bravely in the Battle of the Bulge, where he was wounded in combat, an experience that shaped his grit and perseverance throughout his Hall of Fame pitching career.

Love a knuckleball pitcher! Hoyt was one of the best…pitching in the majors from 1952 to 1972 for 9 different teams (Braves twice)…inducted into the HOF in 1985…

The first vintage card I ever owned.

I got this in ‘87 or ‘88 for a couple bucks.

It has a hole in the middle but I still thought it was the coolest.

The "thousand-yard stare" of an American Hero of World War II.💪
Rest in peace. Well done, Hoyt.🙏