Wilbur Wood
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Wilbur Wood
| Born: | October 22, 1941 |
| Birthplace: | Cambridge, Massachusetts |
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| Height: | 6' 0" |
| Weight: | 180 lbs. |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Left |
| Drafted: | 1960: Amateur Free Agent by the Boston Red Sox |
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| High School: | |
| Other Teams: | Pittsburgh Pirates 1964-1965 Chicago White Sox 1967-1978 |
| Years with Boston: | 1961 - 1964 |
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Overall Career
Wilbur Forrester Wood Jr. (born October 22, 1941 in Cambridge, MA), was one of the great workhorses of the 1970's, hurling more than 290 innings each season from 1971-1975. In 1972, Wood made 49 starts in a season shortened by a work stoppage. In a full season, Wood easily would have made 51 or 52 starts.
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Awards
- 1972 American League TSN Pitcher of the Year
- 3-time All-Star (1971, 1972, 1974)
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Wood's Moments in the Sun
- From 1971 - 1974 while playing for the Chicago White Sox, Wood won 90 games. An average of 22.5 games a year, while atleast winning 20 games a year.
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Trivia
- One of the few left-handed knuckleballers in the history of baseball
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Transactions
- Before 1960 Season: Signed by the Boston Red Sox as an amateur free agent.
- September 6, 1964: Purchased by the Pittsburgh Pirates from the Boston Red Sox.
- October 12, 1966: Traded by the Pittsburgh Pirates to the ppChicago White Sox[[ for Juan Pizarro (PTBNL).
- November 2, 1978: Granted Free Agency.
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External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
- Baseball Hall of Fame Article
