Red Sox great Tim Wakefield dead at 57

Tim Wakefield remembered as the 'ultimate community leader'

BOSTON (WPRI) — Red Sox fans and former teammates are mourning the loss of beloved former pitcher Tim Wakefield, who died on Sunday. The 57-year-old, known for his knuckleball that helped Boston win its curse-breaking World Series title in 2004, retired just 11 years ago and had been battling an illness, according to the Red Sox. Wakefield is not only being remembered as a legendary pitcher, but also as a husband, father, beloved Boston sportsca…

Red Sox fans remember Wakefield for his work in community

The pitcher had an outstanding career that landed him in the Red Sox Hall of Fame, but many will never forget what he did for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and The Jimmy Fund.

Red Sox legend Tim Wakefield remembered for contributions on and off the field - Boston News, Weather, Sports

As tributes pour in for all-star Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield, the star is being remembered for his contributions both on and off the field.  Wakefield, who spent nearly 30 years with the Red Sox organization, died over the weekend. On Monday, Red Sox officials remembered Wakefield at their end of season press conference.  “Great person, great husband, great dad, great player — let’s not forget about that,” said Red Sox Manager Alex Cora.  Cora…

Longtime Red Sox pitcher known for knuckleball dies at 57

Tim Wakefield, a knuckleballer who spent 17 years with the Boston Red Sox, has died, the team announced.

Tim Wakefield, who revived his career and Red Sox trophy case with knuckleball, has died at 57 - Record Herald

By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Tim Wakefield, the knuckleballing workhorse of the Red Sox pitching staff who bounced back after giving up a season-ending home run to the Yankees in the 2003 playoffs to help Boston win its curse-busting World Series title the following year, has died. He was 57. The Red Sox announced his death in a statement Sunday that detailed not only his baseball statistics but a career full of charitable endea…

Tim Wakefield, knuckleball-wielding pitcher who helped Red Sox win 2004 World Series, dies at 57

Tim Wakefield, the knuckleballing workhorse of the Red Sox pitching staff who bounced back after giving up a season-ending home run to the Yankees in the 2003 playoffs to help Boston win its curse-busting World Series title the following year, has died.