1984 Death Waite Hoyte, knuckleball pitcher, dies at 84 1954 Event Attempting to handle Hoyt Wilhelm's knuckleball catcher Ray Katt of Giants sets a major league record with 4 passed balls 1939 Birthday Phil Niekro, knuckleball pitcher, New York Yankees, Atlanta Braves 1923 Birthday [James] Hoyt Wilhelm, knuckleball pitcher, Orioles
