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That's Wilbur Wood and he is best known for throwing the knuckleball which is not as taxing on the arm as are other pitches. He spent 5 seasons with the Red Sox and Pirates before being traded to the White Sox where he spent 12 seasons from 1967-1978.
Wood was a reliever for his first four seasons with the White Sox and led the American League in games pitched in 1968, 1969, and 1970. He set an MLB record by pitching in 88 games in 1968 ... that record was broken by Wayne Granger of the Reds the following season when Granger pitched in 90 games. Wilbur had 57 saves in his four seasons as a reliever.
He switched from relieving to starting in 1971. Between 1971-1975, Wood won 106 games, started 224 games, pitched 1681 2/3 innings, 99 complete games, and led the AL in wins in 2 seasons, games started in 4 seasons, and innings pitched in 2 seasons.
Wood threw 376 2/3 innings in the 1972 season which was the most innings pitched by an AL pitcher since 1912 when Ed Walsh of the White Sox threw 392.
Wilbur was headed towards another big season when he suffered a fractured kneecap in May, 1976 after being struck by a batted ball. Although he came back for the 1977 season, he wasn't the same and pitched only 52 games in 1977 and 1978 before retiring after the 1978 season.
In the history of the White Sox, Wood ranks 5th in wins with 163, 3rd in games pitched with 578, 7th in saves with 57, 5th in innings pitched with 2524 2/3, 5th in strikeouts with 1332, 7th in games started with 286, 9th in shutouts with 24, and 5th in batters faced with 10472.
Wilbur Wood was a very, VERY good pitcher!
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When was Cecil Walter Wood born?
Cecil Walter Wood was born in 1878.
When did Cecil Walter Wood die?
Cecil Walter Wood died in 1947.
When did Edmund Walter Hanbury Wood die?
Edmund Walter Hanbury Wood died in 1947.
When was Edmund Walter Hanbury Wood born?
Edmund Walter Hanbury Wood was born in 1898.
When did Walter Bertram Wood die?
Walter Bertram Wood died on 1917-11-11.
When was Walter Bertram Wood born?
Walter Bertram Wood was born on 1898-10-25.
What has the author Walter A Wood written?
Walter A. Wood has written: 'A history of mountaineering in the Saint Elias Mountains'
What has the author Walter Allan Wood written?
Walter Allan Wood has written: 'Dawn in the valley' -- subject(s): History
When was Walter Woods born?
Walter Woods was born on January 14, 1881, in Pennsylvania, USA.
When did Walter Woods die?
Walter Woods died on December 7, 1942, in Glendale, California, USA.
What position does Alex Wood play?
Alex Wood is a relief pitcher for the Atlanta Braves.
What position does Travis Wood play?
Travis Wood is a starting pitcher for the Chicago Cubs.
