Wilbur Wood was born on October 20, 1941 in Massachusetts. He was a three-time All-Star knuckleball pitcher who achieved the remarkable feat of winning and losing 20 games in the same year. He was known for his knuckleball, which was considered one of the best in the game. He was also known for his durability, having pitched over 400 innings in a season multiple times. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1995.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $20 Million (2024)
About
Three-time All-Star knuckleball pitcher who won and lost 20 games in the same year.
Before Fame
He was a star pitcher at Belmont High School in Massachusetts before signing his first contract with the Boston Red Sox.
Trivia
He once lost both games in a doubleheader.
Family Life
He had three children with his wife Janet.
Associated With
He neary won the Cy Young Award in 1972, but lost to Hall of Fame pitcher Gaylord Perry.