Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield is dead at the age of 57.
Famous for his knuckleball, Wakefield spent 19 years in the Majors, the last 17 with the Red Sox.
The right-hander finished his career with exactly 200 wins and helped lead Boston to World Series titles in 2004 and 2007.
Earlier in the week, the Red Sox confirmed Wakefield was ill and joined the family in asking for privacy when his condition was made public by a former teammate without permission.
The Red Sox said on social media Sunday that Wakefield "embodied true goodness" and "gave so much to the game."
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