Tim Wakefield played in Major League Baseball for almost 20 years, winning several titles and awards as a player for the Boston Red Sox. Now his former team is mourning his death.
The Boston Red Sox announced the death of Tim Wakefield on Sunday. The long-time baseball team player died of a brain tumor at the age of just 57. “Wake embodied true goodness; he was a devoted husband, father and teammate (…). He gave so much to the game and to the entire Red Sox Nation. Our deepest love and thoughts are with Stacy, Trevor, Brianna and the Wakefield family.”
The pitcher, who won the World Series with the Boston Red Sox in 2004 and 2007, played a total of 627 games in 19 years in North America’s largest baseball league. Wakefield is the player with the most games and innings pitched in Red Sox history.
“It didn’t just captivate us on the pitch”
“Tim’s kindness and indomitable spirit were as legendary as his knuckleball. Not only did he captivate us on the field, but he was also an athlete whose legacy transcends the record books and who touched countless lives with his warmth and genuine spirit touched,” Red Sox owner John Henry said in a statement.
“He had a remarkable ability to encourage, inspire and connect with others in a way that showed us the true definition of greatness. He embodied the best of what it means to be a member of the Boston Red Sox , and his loss will be felt deeply by all of us.”
Last week, Wakefield’s former teammate Curt Schilling made it public that Wakefield had been diagnosed with a brain tumor. The Red Sox then announced that this information was disclosed without consultation with the affected person’s family.
2023-10-01 20:08:07
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