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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[@jacksmiley3959]

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

[@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..

[@RAldrich526]

Everyone has been saying he was completely fine prior to his surgery. Obviously, knowing there was cancer and needing the surgery to address it. As much as I hate to speculate, I have a feeling that the surgery had some major complications that led to this. We will never know. It’s just really freaking sad. He will always be my favorite Red Sox.

[@coolatta75]

I'm so sad while watching this😢

[@AntonioLopez-iu6xr]

Couldn't have said it better, RIP Wake a true RedSox legend

[@AntonioLopez-iu6xr]

​@@RAldrich526 Most brain cancers are extremely fast and notoriously hard to overcome even with surgery. I dont know this for a fact but I doubt it was complications from surgery just what happens with these type of cancers.

[@TheShadowRebirth]

Get over it

[@Citrusman19]

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

[@marcstevens8576]

Funny how the Sox don't let anyone wear the number 21 any longer. We all saw what Clemens turned out to be. They should AT ONCE retire the number 49, as He did a hell of a lot more than be a star pitcher for Boston. Should have done it while he was alive to see it. ⚾

[@oldgreg1184]

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

[@ColdCorner49]

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. ❤️

[@user-cn1pl6cn9e]

SO SAY WE ALL!

[@michaelyoungstrom9412]

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

[@jamiecain8120]

The Red Sox won the 2004 World Series I am a die hard Boston Red Sox fan for live Red Sox vs cardinals in Busch Stadium in St. Louis go Red Sox baseball. !!!!

[@gordo3558]

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

[@ecamp6360]

I hated it when he beat the Yankees, but he WAS a great knuckler.

[@tobi3799]

Tim was a true empath, with the most beautiful aura. Baseball was the vehicle he used to spread his light to people. He was also a fine example of how reinventing yourself can lead you to your true purpose in life.

[@jungulbuny3159]

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

[@LordVader2U]

Only the good die young. RIP Tim and Stacey. Tim will forever be a Red Sox legend

[@squirrel265]

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.

[@foothillfoo5761]

I will never forget what you've done for our beloved RedSox nation!04 was the best ever!!!Rest in peace my friend!My Uncle Durwood appreciated you showing up at the hospital when he was sick!You are a great man!!!

[@TheScrubExpress]

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

[@jerrycarlson8968]

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

[@jamiecain8120]

He will be there in spirit in Fenway Park he is a Red Sox legend player Pitcher for the future and forever definitely he will be always be there at Fenway Park with the Sox fans and players and managers pitching staff . Tim Wakefield is a mentor to the Red Sox team organization Red Sox fans always be in Tim Wakefield heart me I am a die hard Red Sox fan . Red Sox fans and players and managers and pitching staff of love Tim Wakefield so much we love you Tim Wakefield you are a true legend with the Red Sox pitcher on the Boston Red Sox baseball team organization . Memories of Tim Wakefield 😢 RIP Tim Wakefield !!!!

[@user-wc4em4wn4e]

I traveled all the way 19,000 miles to see Tim Wakefield in 2009 .. my condolences for family and for his fans .. big loss

[@leonardoorozco318]

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

[@jonkline709]

I can’t help but start crying. A true class act

[@spileggi4658]

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. 💔😢

[@kenkanifffromconnecticut9921]

RIP Wake absolutely a class act on and off the diamond. Ty for everything you gave to the Sox.

[@joegallardo4370]

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.

[@tonynicoletti8161]

Love and respect from a yankee fan of 30 yrs

[@RESTORATIONRESCUE]

He left his legacy all over the game and outside of it. He touched so many people in life. I met him a few times and you could tell he was a good person, with an amazing heart. I was at his 199 win and was so happy I could see him pitch so many times. He was and always will be a Red Sox Hero and Legend.

[@tomv4408]

RIP Tim Wakefield, a great player and a great man!

[@WesleyP75loveslockedonAstros]

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. 😭

[@GMAN049]

God Bless….. Wake….. He was a great man 😢

[@TReeves92]

May all who knew him, find peace in the love and time shared with this incredible man 🙏☯️❤️

[@sstills951]

Just seemed like the nicest guy. Humble and not cocky like other players. I don’t remember being so sad for the loss of a celebrity. Recently I was saddened by Christine McVies passing. And David Crosby’s passing - but he was kind of a jerk. Wakefield was the guy I always expected on the mound the following season in a game where the rosters seem to become more and more like musical chairs. Wake was always there. And when he retired, we saw him in the studio giving his knowledge and optimism. I’m going to miss you Wake.

[@jimeddinger5407]

Thanks Tim for so many great memories and for being such an exceptional human being. ❤️

[@Andy_Babb]

Anyone who didn’t see him play, watch him over the years and learn about who the player and the man were, it’s hard to describe just how beloved Tim Wakefield was. He was the heart, the soul of not just the team but all the fans too. Had he been ANY other player to give up that Boone HR in game 7 to lose them they would have recieved the Buckner treatment (as wrong as the hate for Buckner was). But bc it was Tim, the whole city knew how crushed he was and knew he was a HUGE reason they’d even made it to that point. He came back in 04 and that season was just magical. The whole city electricity, the hunger was insatiable and the genuine guts that those guys had was just unreal.

[@user-xe2fm3gt2j]

Terrible news for sox fans😢we’ll miss you forever Tim💪🏻 Thank you for showing us The Greatest knuckleball❤ Retire #49🙌🏻

[@jamiecain8120]

It memories of Tim Wakefield in Boston go Red Sox oh yeah .

[@thatamazingasianguy]

He was one of the most exciting pitchers to ever be in a Red Sox uniform. He made his team work for those outs haha. A true fucking legend. RIP

[@shaneyellin4831]

This is a beautiful tribute. Thanks to everyone who put this together. I was crushed when I heard of his passing as not only my favorite of all time but knowing all the good he did. Thank you to his family for giving us all such a gift and sharing him with the world.

[@rikschmitz]

Love you Wake! Much love to his daughters and family

[@Bob-jv2st]

I love Tim because he made me ask more of myself

[@RGATX]

Rest in Peace. Sox Legend and class act. Played all my youth baseball years with his nephew Nick, we used to cheer him on like hell every time he was starting, would have his games playing on the radio in the dugout- will never forget.

[@wilfredomartinez1944]

A true gentleman and competitor! So long Tim!

[@RAldrich526]

Retire #49. Opening Day 2024. 😢

[@RETROTV1394]

A Southern gentleman . A reliable picture for the Red Sox during their 2004 and 2007 championship teams. He will always be considered a Red Sox legend.

[@helena20000]

❤TIM WAKEFIELD🤗🌟#49 Boston Red Sox

[@robertpancavage3197]

My stepdad grew up with Tim and his dad coached Tim in the little league in Melbourne Florida!! He was a good friend to my stepdad and to our family and he will be dearly missed

[@dominicpardo4783]

I was a chef at a country club in Palm Bay, Florida, where Tim would hold an annual golf outing to benefit underprivileged children. He was a total class act and always had top-tier celebrities and athletes lending support. He truly gave back. A terrible tragedy that we lost this great man far too soon.

[@adamdavis2760]

Wake was my fav player along with Billy Mueller. for one simple reason Loyalty. Loyalty has always been huge to me as a person so when a guy stays with our team for 17 seasons he becomes a part of your everyday life. I was 16 in HS when the Sox signed him and and 33 going through the loss of my fiance to heart disease when he retired. He was part of my life just as the Sox were for a lot of good years through adulthood. It broke my heart in 03 when he gave up that HR to Boone and Wakefield took it hard like he did I still remember that interview he did with tears in his eyes and all he could say was "sorry" He understood Sox nation and knew how close we had come and didn't want to let people down...It was then that I knew Tim was a real one. You bet your ass the next year in 04 when we won (after I cried) I looked for Tim in the celebration because I wanted to see the JOY on his face after the loss the year before. At that point, he was our longest-tenured player and after all he had done for us over the years, nobody deserved it more than him. They won again in 07 and then a few years later we see Tim get his 200th win and call it a career. I shed a tear for Tek and Wake when they left as it was another watermark in life for me and the team. Here I sit at 44 learning about the passing of number 49 due to cancer while my own mom recently diagnosed with cancer herself had her first chemo treatment only to find out that her white blood cell count wasn't high enough. The chemo destroyed her because of this. She now clings to life in an ICU on a breathing machine. It's funny how life has its little parallels huh? RIP Tim you will be missed #49forever This is a truly sad day

[@pisscookiex1060]

God speed to you and your family.

[@chadm6767]

Tim Wakefield captured my imagination as a knuckleballer. The perseverance of the guys that have thrown this pitch at the mlb level can’t be matched. Tim Wakefield embodied what it is for a guy just to want to play ball at any cost. RIP Brother, you’ll be missed!

[@markpekrul4393]

Tears in my eyes watching this....I've been a Sox fan since '78 (great time to jump on the bus, right?) and I've cheered for so many players - Yaz, Rice, Pudge. Dewey. Boggs, Clemens, Papi, Pedro and hundreds of others. But there was something special about Wake. In '03, my first thought when Boone homered wasn't about the curse, it wasn't about Grady Little, it wasn't "woe is us", it was "damn...Wake doesn't deserve this. Why him?". That man did everything the team ever asked of him and then some. He was as much a leader of the club as anyone and his true character as a human being is something men would want their children to emulate. It was like a gut punch when I saw the headline (I didn't know that Schilling had said anything). Like I said, tears in my eyes.

[@Nigelsmom2136]

Truly a class act on and off the field. Thank you, Tim. We'll always remember you.❤

[@LazlosPlane]

Yankees fan here. Watched Wakefield many times. When Boone hit that home run, I swear, my first reaction was to feel for Wakefield--he had pitched so well in that series and that game. RIP.

[@TheRedsoxfan2584]

Rest Easy Mr Knuckleball 😢

[@ractsninjas]

He wasn't the most talented player, but he was the definition of what a Redsox player should be, always thought of the team first.

[@Antonio_M_Walker14]

I can't believe that day I was broken into my tears about the passing of my knuckleball pitcher in MLB. Godspeed, Wake. ♥️⚾🧢

[@keyweststarr]

He will be dearly missed

[@coolguy5510]

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

[@stevenzack1497]

Beautiful report. Beautiful man. R.I.P. Tim and Stacy Wakefield.

[@user-ku5xo1ph9l]

I’m a yankee but this is baseball I love it much respect to Tim

[@topgun6981]

What a guy. So sad. Rest up Tim 🙏👊🏾

[@phantomphotography7392]

Tim was one of my favorite players growing up. Hos knuckleball always fascinated me

[@dmears5937]

God Bless Tim and family. Thank you so much for all the great memories of your uniqueness as a ball player and a person.

[@TheOldManGreg]

An absolute Red Sox legend - both on and off the field. #49 will live on forever in the hearts of Red Sox Nation. One of the very best to ever wear the uniform.

[@joshhuffine4522]

Wow, so sad . I really admired Tim Wakefield. RIP#49

[@jyunhao624]

R.I.P. Tim Wakefield😭

[@cliffordlheureux5388]

Legend from the field to home. I was fortunete enough to meet tim back 07 08 at local golf course.Truely a great person and a good golfer. Tim was always would help community and always will be a lengend of Brevard County Floirda.

[@Blueyes21]

Love wake! #49 forever

[@MinyetiSports]

From Dominican Republic and from the Botton of My Heart Rest in Peace My Dear Wakefield 😢❤! I remember 2004 Memories and thanks for your help! He was a good person 🙏🙏! God bless His family!!

[@ricardosantana8586]

I’ll always remember you Tim, you gave me many special moments throughout you slow and iconic nuckled balls, thanks soo much from DR💔😥

[@cheeburgersuarez3592]

As a Yankees fan, I still have much respect for Tim Wakefield.

[@luishumbertovega3900]

I felt so bad for him after the Aaron Boone HR that I hoped he could recover and not be remembered as another Ralph Branca. Fortunately he did come back from that and what a joy to see his contributions to that 1-derful 2004 World Series Championship Team !!! Never met him but no doubt in my mind that he was a great person. Bon Voyage Tim, now you are pitching knuckleballs for God's All Stars !!! 🥲⚾ Blessings from San Juan PR 🇵🇷

[@philipsoares5935]

May you rest in peace, Tim. Gone but never forgotten 😢🫡

[@nates9029]

RIP, Tim. Condolences to his family and friends, his teammates and Red Sox fans everywhere.

[@aglion1989]

Tim was sooo great with that knuckle ball he pitched im 34 now and i remember like yesterday watching red Sox game and seeing him pitch soo well all the time

[@roskypolkerkan8355]

Thank you Wake, we love and miss you.

[@c_ann36]

A great guy both on and off the field. Rest in peace Wake. Thank you for everything #49. ❤️

[@pocketkangs]

The world needs more Tim Wakefield's. Thank you Tim for the few times you spent with me and knowledge you gave me while you spent some time inside my college locker room. Florida Tech lost a good one.....humanity lost a great one. RIP.

[@chris_stoller18]

Such a great human being Tim is/was/and always will be. Gone too soon, but forever in our hearts.

[@Moredread25]

Only 57. The guy was one of a kind.

[@katherinekeller4149]

He was a good pitcher, but an even better humanitarian. May his memory bless all who knew and loved him, and may his legacy of good works endure.

[@stpeteitsok]

I looked up to this guy so much. Never got to meet him. I’d go to the Tropicana field to see if I could meet him but never could. I’m a Rays fan. I never thought I’d ever comment on the Red Sox KZbin channel. Anyways my condolences to y’all. #RIPTimwakefield #49

[@Dr.VonBraun]

Gosh, I can't believe he's gone. I have so many memories watching this guy play, he was truly a great player and sportsman. RIP Wake.

[@charlesfrazier4530]

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.

[@peterrak9554]

Always one of us.. always

[@sethyork1653]

Wow. Memories! RIP.

[@robertalbertson889]

I'm ABSOLUTELY HEARTBROKEN 😢😢 How is it that such an amazing human being, Father, Husband, Teammate, and a Blessing to thousands, millions be taken so soon, so young, so early by this horrible cancer?? Please explain the "good" that's supposed to come from such a terrible loss?? He's always been one of my all-time favorite players of my entire 63 years of life! Then he's taken, stolen from all of us in this way! This is so difficult to understand 😪 😞 😕 Sending my love, thoughts and prayers to his Wife and two children, and to his entire family on and off the diamond! RIP YOUNG MAN! YOU MADE SUCH AN IMPACT, SUCH A DIFFERENCE TO SO MANY! YOU TRULY UNDERSTOOD UNCONDITIONAL LOVE ❤❤

[@MANNY-bq8ur]

I am still shocked and sad... RIP knuckleballer... lots of prayers...

[@austin5019]

Thank you Tim Wakefield for the memories! RIP. 🙏

[@pepsiguy52883]

My favorite Red Sox player of all time. Constant pro and even a better man

[@KipArmadillo]

What a lovely human.

[@rafemanrafeman6705]

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

[@danacoleman4007]

What a wonderful human being he was. It's a shame he left this world at such a young age.

[@matthewstreeter2131]

Just confirms that only the good die young.

[@kickinswifty5136]

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

[@jessetravis956]

Didn't know that he was sick loved that guy best knuckle ball pitcher of his time

[@darrensanimalsreptilesfish30]

Yankees fan in tears. Rip Tim ❤

[@db.mc2]

Miss you my Brother 😇🙏God Bless You, your Family 💔 ✨️49✨️

[@markcatanzaro9699]

Here's a guy who even if he never picked up a baseball in his life, was born and raised to be a great man!

[@franksessions4346]

I Love U Tim

[@thomastakesportspodcast]

He enjoyed being a member of the Red Sox more than stepping on that mound. He was special.

[@chrisjackson9626]

My favourite player all time and the reason I started throwing the knuckleball. RIP #49.

[@jmmlpn286]

This one is going to hurt for a long time.

[@Stixies]

I hope the Sox retire #49. I will always remember Wake and be thankful that we had him in Boston.

[@sstills951]

If they do, I’ll be there.

[@Harambustrump]

They should have retired his number when he retired not when he died I hope they retire varitek number too RIP Tim

[@har234908234]

I'm not a big fan of retiring numbers... People wear my uncle's number (in a sport you've likely never seen) and commentators sometimes talk about him - there's a carrying on of a legacy if the number is worn (so long as it is). That said, there's more to cheer for on baseball field than just the star players and their stats. Retiring Tim's number would affirm that - for what he didn't have as a pitcher he had everything else - on and off the field.

[@Chameleox]

Since knuckleballers gravitate towards that number for their uniform (it’s a thing for them), I’d rather they didn’t retire it, but only let a knuckleballer wear it. If he wore any other number, I’d agree 100%.

[@sstills951]

@@Chameleox that’s true. But at the same time, there’s really no more knuckleballers

[@NeNe-lf1cq]

Thx Wakefield all good memories you have bring to Boston organization rest in paradise‼️go Red Sox go⚾⚾⚾⚾

[@user-so9to1ka0w]

日本人最高のバッターである松井秀喜を、ナックルボールで三振に仕留めたティム・ウェイクフィールドを初めて見た時は衝撃的でした。彼は本当に素晴らしい投手でした。

[@Boomhower89]

I just heard. My favorite pitcher ever. Loved Nolan Ryan admired the athleticism of Roger Clemens but Wakefield is the man

[@drivingwithricks]

This is really sad. He had been suffering from brain cancer for awhile. He had a seizure that was brought on by the cancer at time of death. His wife is currently fighting pancreatic cancer. My condolences goes out to his wife and family. RIP Tim...

[@Sanholomc]

Pancreatic cancer is a tough one also may the Lord save her for the children