Nicknamed “Old Sarge”, Hoyt Wilhelm 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. Wilhelm was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1985, and is one of 83 pitchers enshrined in the Hall.
Presented is an ONL (Giamatti) baseball autographed by Hoyt Wilhelm. He signed it on the sweet spot in blue ballpoint pen (“9”). The ball itself shows toning from age.
Authentication: JSA Basic Cert & Sticker