Waite Hoyt

1899–1984 (age 85)

Biography

Waite Hoyt's acrobatic right arm and calm confidence made him one of the most reliable pitchers of the 1920s and 1930s, a key figure in the New York Yankees dynasty who could temper speed with clever placement. He later shared his love of the game as a broadcaster, translating diamond drama into lively commentary that drew a new generation to baseball.

His affable nature and deep knowledge of the sport endeared him to fans and fellow players alike, and the verdant hills of Spring Grove Cemetery now shelter a beloved fixture of America's pastime.

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