Ex-MLB star Wilbur Wood dead at 84

Wilbur Wood, a three-time All-Star pitcher who made opposing batters swing and miss with a nasty knuckleball, has died, the Chicago White Sox announced. He was 84.

Wood spent 17 seasons in the majors from 1961 to 1978, spending 12 seasons with the White Sox. He also played for the Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates.

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"The White Sox send our condolences to the family, friends and fans of 3x All-Star Wilbur Wood, who has passed...