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Wilbur Wood

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American baseball player (1941-2026)

United StatesLived 1941 to 2026 · aged 84
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Wilbur Forrester Wood Jr. was an American professional baseball pitcher. In a 17-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career, he pitched for the Boston Red Sox (1961-1964), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1964-1965), and the Chicago White Sox (1967-1978).

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Veteran Hoyt Wilhelm helped Wood refine his knuckleball.Veteran Hoyt Wilhelm helped Wood refine his knuckleball.Wood with the White Sox circa 1973Wood with the White Sox circa 1973Comiskey Park was Wood's home stadium during his time with the White Sox.Comiskey Park was Wood's home stadium during his time with the White Sox.

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Wilbur Forrester Wood Jr. was an American professional baseball pitcher. In a 17-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career, he pitched for the Boston Red Sox (1961-1964), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1964-1965), and the Chicago White Sox (1967-1978). A knuckleball specialist after joining the White Sox, he threw left-handed and batted right-handed.

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United States
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deceased
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Lived 1941 to 2026 · aged 84
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