Remembering Tim Wakefield | Red Sox Report

Knuckleballer Tim Wakefield won two World Series rings during his time with the Red Sox. Aside from his on-field heroics, Wakefield was also a pillar of strength in the community.

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[DropDMurphy]

I can't believe he's gone. It's like we just heard his voice last week. Wake did so much for us as a RedSox before and after. I hope he knows just how important he was and remains to all of us. Thanks Wake for all the memories.. Rest In Peace my brother..

[oldgreg]

as a die hard yankee fan i have to say wakefield personified class. He was the type of ballplayer you wanted your own son to emulate. A true gentlemen of the sport and a worthy opponent. He will be greatly missed

[jacksmiley]

Truly an embodiment of what it meant to be a Red Sox player

[Citrusman]

A Red Sox legend but more importantly an amazing human being. RIP Wake #49

[Bob-jvst]

I love Tim because he made me ask more of myself

[ColdCorner]

Tears in my eyes watching this video… Thanks Tim Wakefield for helping to break the “curse” of the Bambino.
You will be remembered for your achievements both on and off the field. ❤️

[michaelyoungstrom]

One of the best knuckleball pitchers I've seen in my lifetime. As a Cardinals fan I mourn with you Red Sox.❤

[jungulbuny]

Truth be told I remember being super nervous when Tim took the mound in 2004 against the Yanks and literally being at the edge of my seat but of course Tim was brilliant and pitched phenomenally. One of the most fun and emotional roller coaster on the field. Thank you Tim for all the years of fun baseball

[rafemanrafeman]

Never forget his three Scoreless innings in game 5 of the 2004 Alcs to help keep the Sox season alive.

[squirrel]

Two of my best baseball memories are from Tim Wakefield. I was at the game at Three Rivers where he pitched a complete game shut out in '92. I was 13 and became a Tim Wakefield fan for life. A year or two later when he was in triple A, Buffalo was playing my home team, the Nashville Sounds. My family went to the game because Wakefield was starting. He did not have a good game. I managed to catch a foul ball that day. After the game I was able to get word into the dugout that I wanted Tim to autograph it. He came back out from the locker room and signed it even though he was clearly frustrated with his performance that day. Today, it is my most prized baseball memory, and is another illustration of the quality of his character.

[charlesfrazier]

Cubs fan, that is a baseball fan first, and Tim Wakefield is a baseball legend..
Brave and courageous until the end, thanks 49, you will never be forgotten.

[gordo]

There will never be another knuckleballer as great as Wake, both on and off the field. Rest easy 49.

[spileggi]

Tim’s passing is so unbelievably sad. I’ve been a fan of his for many years. Got to see him play a few times at Fenway and on the road. What a classy, gritty and selfless player and gentleman! Godspeed to you Tim and deepest prayers and condolences for his wife and family. 💔😢

[coolguy]

한국의 보스턴 레드삭스 팬입니다. 실력과 인성을 겸비한 팀을 위해 묵묵히 희생한 팀웨이크필드의 영면을 기원합니다!! 팀의 레전드로서 영구결번되길 기대합니다!! 2004년 월드시리즈 우승의 기쁨을 주셔서 감사했습니다!!

[jerrycarlson]

Still can’t believe he’s gone. He was an incredible player and an all around good man. RIP Wake you’ll be missed. 😢

[kickinswifty]

Great team player class act as a husband, dad, son friend and pitcher.
We Red Sox fans were blessed to have had you on our team .
Thank you Tim for making dreams come true.
God bless the Wakefield family

[leonardoorozco]

One of the greatest. He'll be miss. RIP Wake49

[WesleyP]

Way to young. I will always remember him in the 2004 series against the Yanks, being down 3 games to 0 and coming back to win the ALCS and move on to the WS, winning it for the first time in i think 86 years. Wakefield was a key player in that series. He was one of the best knuckleballers to ever do it. RIP TW. 😭

[TheScrubExpress]

Tim was the best of us. He deserved better. He'll be sorely missed.

[joegallardo]

We lost a true legend and humanitarian for the work he did with children. He gave so much for the game and for the world. Condolences to the Wakefield family.