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Chicago White Sox Legend Wilbur Wood Passes Away at 84

1/19/2026

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Wilbur Wood, a Chicago White Sox pitcher, died on January 18, 2026, at age 84 in Burlington, Massachusetts.
He pitched 17 seasons in Major League Baseball, primarily with the Chicago White Sox.
He was a three-time All-Star in Major League Baseball.
In 1972, Wood pitched 376 2/3 innings.
Wood retired after the 1978 season.

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Wilbur Wood, a Chicago White Sox pitcher, died on January 18, 2026, at age 84 in Burlington, Massachusetts.
He pitched 17 seasons in Major League Baseball, primarily with the Chicago White Sox.
He was a three-time All-Star in Major League Baseball.
In 1972, Wood pitched 376 2/3 innings.
Wood retired after the 1978 season.