October 30, 2026

Which American MLB pitcher (nicknamed 'Old Sarge') played for nine teams between 1952 and 1972, including the Cleveland Indians and the Atlanta Braves (whom he joined after an 8 September 1969 trade), and later held longtime coaching jobs with the Braves after retiring in 1972?

A Hoyt Wilhelm
B Gergely Rudolf
C Alfred Charles Hobday
D Robert Hoernschemeyer

Hoyt 'Old Sarge' Wilhelm pitched for the Cleveland Indians and the Atlanta Braves (joining the latter via a September 1969 trade), and coached the Braves after retiring in 1972.

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