Boston Red Sox Knuckleballer Tim Wakefield Dies Unexpectedly, Moments before his Death

Boston Red Sox Knuckleballer Tim Wakefield Dies Unexpectedly, Moments before his Death

With deep sorrow and heavy hearts, we regret to inform you of the tragic passing of Tim Wakefield, a Knuckleballer and 2-time World Series champion, who has left us at the age of 57. This devastating news comes shortly after his former teammate, Curt Schilling, disclosed his brave battle with brain cancer.

The Boston Red Sox, the team Tim devoted nearly all of his 19 MLB seasons to (aside from his early days with the Pirates), shared this heart-wrenching announcement through social media.

"Our hearts ache with the loss of Tim Wakefield," expressed the Boston Red Sox on their official platform. "Wakefield embodied true goodness; he was a devoted husband, father, teammate, beloved broadcaster, and the ultimate community leader. He gave so much to the game and all of Red Sox Nation. Our deepest love and thoughts are with Stacy, Trevor, Brianna, and the Wakefield family."

On the pitcher's mound, Wakefield was known