Wilbur Wood
Baseball Player

Wilbur Wood Net Worth

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

Birth Day October 20, 1941
Birth Place Massachusetts
Age 82 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Libra

💰 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.

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