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* wilbur Wood has died: The article reports the death of former Major League Baseball pitcher Wilbur Wood at the age of 84.
* Knuckleballer & Iron Man: He was known for his knuckleball and amazing durability, starting more games and pitching more innings in a season than any pitcher in the last 100 years. He had four 20-win seasons.
* Red Sox Connection: While best known for his time with the Chicago White Sox, Wood began his career with the Boston Red Sox, his hometown team.
* Recent News Link: The article links to another Forbes article about Mookie Betts announcing his retirement date.
* Ancient Context: The article briefly mentions the rich history of the Boston Red Sox organization and its many legendary players.