He became the first reliever elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame and made people re-think the importance of specialty pitchers .
Hoyt Wilhelm revolutionized the role of the relief pitcher during his 21 seasons in the majors .
Hoyt Wilhelm became the first reliever elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame and made people re-think the importance of specialty pitchers .
Hoyt Wilhelm revolutionized the role of the relief pitcher during his 21 seasons in the majors .