1922 Exhibits Smoky Joe Wood ⭐
On October 8, 1912, Smoky Joe Wood pitched the Boston Red Sox to a 4-3 victory over the NY Giants in Game 1 of the World Series.
Smoky Joe Wood had a dominant regular season with a W-L record of 34-5. He was a dominant pitcher of his era who has not yet been elected to the HOF.
Walter Johnson said about Smoky Joe Wood, "Listen mister, no man alive can throw harder than Smoky Joe Wood". This quote, often cited, speaks to the exceptional velocity of Wood's fastball, especially during Wood's peak season in 1912.
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