Images of Kerry Wood through the years
Cleveland Indians Kerry Wood pitches in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Thursday, July 9, 2009. The Indians defeated the White Sox 10-8.
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Chicago Cubs Pitcher Kerry Wood pitches during a May, 2000 game against the Pirates.
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Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood wipes his face as he talks with catcher Geovany Soto, far left, pitching coach Larry Rothschild, and Aramis Ramirez during the ninth inning of the baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday, July 5, 2008, in St. Louis. Wood gave up three runs and was the losing pitcher in the Cubs 5-4 loss to the Cardinals.
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Chicago Cubs Pitcher Kerry Wood at the 2003 All-Star game.
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The Cubs Kerry Wood delivers a pitch against the White Sox in 2003.
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Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood warms up in the bullpen before the Cubs and the Washington Nationals baseball game at Wrigley Field, Thursday, May 18, 2006, in Chicago. Wood was activated from the 15-day disabled list Thursday to make his first start of the season for the Cubs.
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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kerry Wood goes through pre-game warmups in 2004.
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Chicago Cubs Kerry Wood hugs former Cubs pitcher Rick Sutcliffe after Sutcliffe threw out the first pitch during game one of the National League division series against the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2008.
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Cleveland Indians pitcher Kerry Wood looks at first base during the 13th inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Chicago, Saturday, June 20, 2009. The Cubs won 6-5.
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Chicago Cubs Kerry Wood pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies in 2002.
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Chicago Cubs Kerry Wood pitches against the San Francisco Giants during the ninth inning of a baseball game Friday, July 11, 2008, in Chicago. The Cubs defeated the Giants 3-1.
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Chicago Cubs rookie Kerry Wood delivers a pitch to a Houston Astros batter during the fifth inning Wednesday, May 6, 1998, in Chicago. Wood tied the major league record with 20 strikeouts in a nine-inning game, pitching a one-hitter to beat the Astros 2-0.
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Sarah Wood gives husband Kerry a congratulatory hug as she meets up with him just after the 2003 All-Star game at US Cellular Field. Wood pitched one inning of scoreless relief for the Nationals, recording two strikeouts in his first All-Star appearance.
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Fans hold up K for Chicago Cubs Pitcher Kerry Wood strikeouts during a May, 2000 game against the Pirates.
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Chicago hurlers Kerry Wood and Mark Prior take in the All-Star Game workout Day festivities at US Cellular Field in Chicago.
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Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood gives home plate umpire Eric Cooper an earful as manager Dusty Baker pulls him away after being ejected just after being removed from the game with two outs in the ninth as Cubs lose 3-2 to Cincinnati Reds in 2004.
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The Chicago Cubs Kerry Wood leaves the field pumped up after getting out of a jam in the 12th inning against the Brewers.
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Left to right, Chicago Cubs Geovany Soto, Carlos Marmol, Kerry Wood, Carlos Zambrano, Aramis Ramirez, Alfonso Soriano and Kosuke Fukudome, of Japan, present their National League All-Star jerseys before a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants Sunday, July 13, 2008, in Chicago.
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Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood, recovering from arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder, throws a pitch during the first inning for the Triple-A Iowa Cubs against the Colorado Sky Sox on Friday, May 12, 2006, in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Kerry Wood of the Chicago Cubs poses for a portrait during photo day at HoHoKam Park on February 25, 2005 in Mesa, Arizona.
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Kerry Wood, fully airborne, collides with first baseman Hee Seop Choi in 2003 as they went for an infield fly.
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Cub pitcher Kerry Wood plays with his son Justin in the sprinkler as the team celebrates its Central Division Championship in 2008 at Wrigley Field .
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Pitcher Kerry Wood tries on his new Cleveland Indians jersey and hat with general manager Mark Shapiro Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008, during a news conference in Cleveland. Wood got his first look at at his new home ballpark after signing a two-year, $20 million contract with the Indians.
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The Chicago Cubs Kerry Wood leaves the field pumped up after getting out of a jam in the 12th inning against the Brewers.
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Chicago Cubs rookie Kerry Wood delivers a pitch to a Houston Astros batter during the fifth inning Wednesday, May 6, 1998, in Chicago. Wood tied the major league record with 20 strikeouts in a nine-inning game, pitching a one-hitter to beat the Astros 2-0.
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Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood signs autographs at the 19 annual Cubs convention in 2004.
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Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood reacts after giving up a home run to Washingtons Ryan Zimmerman in 2006.
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Chicago Cubs Kerry Wood belts a three-run home run during the seventh game of the 2003 League Championship Series.
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Chicago Cubs closer Kerry Wood, left, congratulates catcher Geovany Soto after defeating the Baltimore Orioles 7-4 in an interleague baseball game Wednesday, June 25, 2008, in Chicago.
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Chicago Cubs Kerry Wood pitches against the San Francisco Giants during the ninth inning of a baseball game Friday, July 11, 2008, in Chicago. The Cubs defeated the Giants 3-1.
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Pitcher Kerry Wood answers questions Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008, during a news conference in Cleveland. Wood got his first look at at his new home ballpark after signing a two-year, $20 million contract with the Cleveland Indians.
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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kerry Wood yells as he comes off the field in the seventh inning Sunday at US Cellular Field against the Chicago White Sox in 2003. Wood had the bases loaded with one out when he got out of the inning.
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Chicago Cubs Kerry Wood is surrounded by teammates, umpires and the Cubs trainer in the seventh inning after he allowed the first two White Sox batters to reach base in 2003. He got out of the inning without giving up a run.
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Chicago Cubss Kerry Wood in 2002 against the Cardinals.
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Cubs pitchers Kerry Wood and Mark Prior visit with their pitching coach Larry Rothschild at US Cellular Field during 2003 All-Star Workout Day.
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New York Yankees relief pitcher Kerry Wood delivers to the Texas Rangers in the eighth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2010, in Arlington, Texas. Wood earned the win in the 7-6 come-from-behind win by the Yankees.
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New York Yankees relief pitcher Kerry Wood walks into the dugout after the seventh inning of Game 6 of baseballs American League Championship Series against the Texas Rangers Friday, Oct. 22, 2010, in Arlington, Texas.
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