Happy Birthday, Tim Wakefield!

Happy Birthday to pitcher Tim Wakefield!

Career Highlights for the Birthday Boy:

• One of the top Red Sox pitchers, in 3rd place for all time wins in a Red Sox uniform, with 175 wins.
• Has played with the Boston Red Sox since 1995, making him the player being a member the longest with the club.
• Has been nominated 7 times for the Roberto Clemente Award.
• In 17 years, he's won 189, loss 160

Interesting Facts about the Birthday Boy:

• Was originally a first baseman for his Florida Tech Panthers.
• His number 3, was retired by the college.
• He was the home run leader with 22 home runs and 40 career home runs.
  
• When he was told by a scout that he wouldn't make it as an infielder, he started pitching, with his famous knuckleball.

Happy 43rd Birthday, Tim!
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