Hoyt Wilhelm's Death
Born (Birthday) July 26, 1922
Death Date August 23, 2002
Age of Death 80 years
Cause of Death Heart Failure
Profession Baseball Player
The baseball player Hoyt Wilhelm died at the age of 80. Here is all you want to know, and more!
Biography - A Short Wiki
Eight-time MLB All-Star who pitched for 21 seasons with nine different teams.
He had three children with his wife Peggy.
His wife, Peggy, told The Associated Press that the cause of death was heart failure. Although major league records indicated Wilhelm was 79 years old, the nursing home handling the funeral arrangements said he was 80.