Summary
Wilbur Wood, a former Major League Baseball pitcher known for his durability and knuckleball pitching style, passed away at the age of 84. Wood played over 17 seasons with teams like the Boston Red Sox, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Chicago White Sox, and was recognized for his impressive pitching performance in the 1970s.
Key Facts
- Wilbur Wood was a Major League Baseball pitcher for 17 seasons.
- He passed away at the age of 84.
- Wood appeared in three All-Star Games during his career.
- He was known for his knuckleball pitching style.
- In 1972, Wood pitched 376.2 innings, a record not likely to be matched in today's game.
- Wood learned to focus on the knuckleball as his main pitch during his time with the Chicago White Sox.
- He won a total of 164 games and had a career earned run average (ERA) of 3.46.
- Wood's career ended in the late 1970s due to the stress of his heavy pitching workload.
