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Selfless teammate, 'extraordinary human' Tim Wakefield passes away
October 1st, 2023
Ian Browne
https://www.mlb.com/news/tim-wakefield-dies-at-57

“We are deeply saddened by the loss of Tim Wakefield, one of the most unique pitchers of his generation and a key part of the most successful era in the history of the Boston Red Sox," MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement. "Tim’s knuckleball allowed him to excel as a rookie with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1992. In 1995, he began a 17-year tenure in Boston, where he made a mark that will be remembered forever. Tim was more than just a versatile and reliable All-Star pitcher, a highly respected teammate, and a two-time World Series Champion. In 2010, Tim was named the Roberto Clemente Award winner for the dedicated work he and his family did serving the communities of New England.

One of the best knuckleball pitchers I was lucky to see. He could confound the best hitters in baseball.

May he R.I.P.