Today's Birthday: Wilbur Wood (Johnstown Red Sox, 1961 & York White Roses, 1962)

Credits: Topps Co. via Trading Card Database

 

Happy 79th birthday to former Eastern League prospect Wilbur Wood. He played in the Eastern League during two seasons for the Johnstown Red Sox (1961) and York White Roses (1962).

Wood spent 17 seasons in the majors, pitching for the Boston Red Sox (1961-64), Pittsburgh Pirates (1964-65), Chicago White Sox (1967-78).

Source: Baseball Reference

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