Selfless teammate extraordinary human Tim Wakefield passes away

Red Sox great Tim Wakefield dies at 57

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Wakefield was a knuckleballer who pitched for 17 MLB seasons

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He spent 16 of those seasons with the Red Sox

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Wakefield was a two-time All-Star

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He is the Red Sox all-time leader in wins and innings pitched

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Wakefield was known for his unpredictable knuckleball

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He was also a fan favorite in Boston

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Wakefield died on September 4, 2023, at the age of 57

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The Red Sox released a statement mourning his passing

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Wakefield death is a loss to the baseball community

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He will be remembered as one of the greatest knuckleballers of all time

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