The '27 Yankees pitcher who called Babe Ruth's home runs — then nearly called it quits on life.
How could this privileged man of overwhelming accomplishment and talent be suicidal? Journey through the 84 years of the 20th century that are Waite's World with his friends, coworkers, and family for a unprecedented inside look at an extraordinary talent. Heartfelt memories of Waite Hoyt who was a Major League pitcher, memeber of the '27 Yankees, teammate and friend to Babe Ruth, a Cincinnati Reds' broadcasting legend and a storytelling racconteur.
Acting
Hoyt's own archival footage — performance of a lifetime
Direction
Burrows lets silence do the heavy lifting
Writing
Nick Clooney's narration hits every note
Director
Donn Burrows
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Hoyt pioneered the 'homers in the booth' style that became standard baseball broadcasting, making this a secret history of how we hear sports.
The documentary was produced by Cincinnati PBS station WCET, explaining the deep local access to Hoyt's final years and Reds colleagues.
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