Tim Wakefield

American baseball player

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April 9 2024 The 2004 Boston Red Sox reunited at Fenway Park for their 20th anniversary celebration on Opening Day against the Orioles, with a pregame ceremony dedicated to Tim Wakefield and his family, where his children, Brianna and Trevor, led the team onto the field.
April 9 2024 The 2004 Boston Red Sox reunited at Fenway Park for their 20th anniversary celebration on Opening Day against the Orioles, with a pregame ceremony dedicated to Tim Wakefield and his family, where his children, Brianna and Trevor, led the team onto the field.
March 18 2024 The Boston Red Sox announced that they would wear a patch featuring Tim Wakefield's uniform number for the entire 2024 season to honor his legacy.
March 18 2024 The Boston Red Sox announced that they would wear a patch featuring Tim Wakefield's uniform number for the entire 2024 season to honor his legacy.
February 28 2024 Stacy Wakefield, Tim Wakefield's widow, died from pancreatic cancer at the age of 53.
February 28 2024 Stacy Wakefield, Tim Wakefield's widow, died from pancreatic cancer at the age of 53.
October 1 2023 Tim Wakefield died at his home in Massachusetts of a seizure resulting from brain cancer at the age of 57. His cancer diagnosis had been revealed shortly before his passing, leading to controversy as it was released without authorization from Wakefield or his family.
October 1 2023 Passed away, marking the end of a remarkable baseball legacy spanning nearly two decades.
October 1 2023 Passed away, marking the end of a remarkable baseball legacy spanning nearly two decades.
October 1 2023 Tim Wakefield died at his home in Massachusetts of a seizure resulting from brain cancer at the age of 57. His cancer diagnosis had been revealed shortly before his passing, leading to controversy as it was released without authorization from Wakefield or his family.
August 2015 In August 2015, Tim Wakefield signed on as a spokesperson for Farmington Bank, participating in branch grand openings and media advertisements.
August 2015 In August 2015, Tim Wakefield signed on as a spokesperson for Farmington Bank, participating in branch grand openings and media advertisements.
2013 The Boston Red Sox named Wakefield Honorary Chairman of the Red Sox Foundation.
2013 The Boston Red Sox named Wakefield Honorary Chairman of the Red Sox Foundation.
2012 Tim Wakefield retired from professional baseball at the age of 45, concluding a 19-season career in Major League Baseball.
2012 Tim Wakefield retired from professional baseball at the age of 45, concluding a 19-season career in Major League Baseball.
June 2012 In June 2012, Tim Wakefield joined NESN as a studio analyst for Red Sox coverage, continuing in this role through the 2023 season.
June 2012 In June 2012, Tim Wakefield joined NESN as a studio analyst for Red Sox coverage, continuing in this role through the 2023 season.
February 17 2012 Tim Wakefield announced his retirement from professional baseball after being offered a minor league contract by the Red Sox for the 2012 season.
February 17 2012 Tim Wakefield announced his retirement from professional baseball after being offered a minor league contract by the Red Sox for the 2012 season.
September 13 2011 Tim Wakefield won his 200th career game, a significant milestone in his professional baseball career.
September 13 2011 Tim Wakefield won his 200th career game, a significant milestone in his professional baseball career.
July 2011 On July 24, 2011, Tim Wakefield recorded his 2,000th strikeout in a Red Sox uniform while pitching against the Seattle Mariners and achieved his 199th career win.
July 2011 On July 24, 2011, Tim Wakefield recorded his 2,000th strikeout in a Red Sox uniform while pitching against the Seattle Mariners and achieved his 199th career win.
May 11 2011 Tim Wakefield made his 2011 season debut as a reliever but became the oldest player ever to appear for the Red Sox at 44 years, 282 days old during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays, which the Red Sox lost 9–3.
May 11 2011 Tim Wakefield made his 2011 season debut as a reliever but became the oldest player ever to appear for the Red Sox at 44 years, 282 days old during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays, which the Red Sox lost 9–3.
2010 Wakefield hosted an annual celebrity golf tournament, raising over $10 million for the Space Coast Early Intervention Center.
2010 Wakefield hosted an annual celebrity golf tournament, raising over $10 million for the Space Coast Early Intervention Center.
October 28 2010 Wakefield received the Roberto Clemente Award before Game 2 of the 2010 World Series.
October 28 2010 Wakefield received the Roberto Clemente Award before Game 2 of the 2010 World Series.
September 8 2010 Tim Wakefield became the oldest Red Sox pitcher ever to win a game against the Tampa Bay Rays.
September 8 2010 Tim Wakefield became the oldest Red Sox pitcher ever to win a game against the Tampa Bay Rays.
July 2 2010 Wakefield surpassed Roger Clemens for the most starts at Fenway Park, winning a game against the Baltimore Orioles 3–2.
July 2 2010 Wakefield surpassed Roger Clemens for the most starts at Fenway Park, winning a game against the Baltimore Orioles 3–2.
July 1 2010 The Boston Red Sox reacquired Kevin Cash from the Houston Astros to serve as Tim Wakefield's catcher due to injuries to both Victor Martinez and Jason Varitek.
July 1 2010 The Boston Red Sox reacquired Kevin Cash from the Houston Astros to serve as Tim Wakefield's catcher due to injuries to both Victor Martinez and Jason Varitek.
June 13 2010 Tim Wakefield joined Jamie Moyer and Andy Pettitte as the only active pitchers with 3,000 innings pitched by retiring Shane Victorino of the Philadelphia Phillies.
June 13 2010 Tim Wakefield joined Jamie Moyer and Andy Pettitte as the only active pitchers with 3,000 innings pitched by retiring Shane Victorino of the Philadelphia Phillies.
June 8 2010 Wakefield passed Roger Clemens for the most innings pitched by a Red Sox pitcher during a game against the Cleveland Indians, which he won 3–2.
June 8 2010 Tim Wakefield surpassed Roger Clemens to become the all-time leader in innings pitched by a Red Sox pitcher, achieving a total of 3,006 innings.
June 8 2010 Wakefield passed Roger Clemens for the most innings pitched by a Red Sox pitcher during a game against the Cleveland Indians, which he won 3–2.
June 8 2010 Tim Wakefield surpassed Roger Clemens to become the all-time leader in innings pitched by a Red Sox pitcher, achieving a total of 3,006 innings.
May 12 2010 Tim Wakefield recorded his 2,000th career strikeout against Vernon Wells of the Toronto Blue Jays in a 3–2 loss.
May 12 2010 Tim Wakefield recorded his 2,000th career strikeout against Vernon Wells of the Toronto Blue Jays in a 3–2 loss.

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