Wakefield performed prep baseball at Eau Gallie Excessive Faculty and faculty ball at Florida Tech



SPACE COAST DAILY TV: Legendary knuckleballer Tim Wakefield stood earlier than a sold-out crowd of buddies, followers, and admirers in the course of the inaugural Area Coast Sports activities Corridor of Fame induction in 2012 and looked for phrases to explain his emotions in the meanwhile.

Wakefield performed prep baseball at Eau Gallie Excessive Faculty and faculty ball at Florida Tech earlier than rising to the massive leagues with the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Boston Pink Sox.

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Brevard native and legendary knuckleballer Tim Wakefield stood earlier than a sold-out crowd of buddies, followers, and admirers on the inaugural Area Coast Sports activities Corridor of Fame induction in 2012 and looked for phrases to explain his emotions in the meanwhile.

Wakefield, often a cool buyer on and off the enjoying subject, fought again tears welling up in his eyes whereas thanking the coaches he performed for alongside the best way in his lengthy baseball profession and for the unwavering help of his household.

“I wouldn’t be right here right this moment if not for my highschool coach, Ken Campbell, or my faculty coach Les Corridor,” Wakefield mentioned.

“I additionally wish to thank my spouse, Stacy, for permitting me to pursue my dream.”

Inducted within the skilled athlete class, Wakefield performed prep baseball at Eau Gallie Excessive Faculty and his faculty ball at Florida Tech earlier than rising to the massive leagues with the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Boston Pink Sox.

He gained 200 video games within the main leagues, and regardless of enjoying in key playoff matchups, the All-Star Sport, and the World Collection earlier than hundreds of thousands of followers, he mentioned being inducted into the Area Coast Sports activities Corridor of Fame is among the many prime honors he’s ever been given.

“There’s one thing particular about being acknowledged by these in your hometown,” Wakefield mentioned.

“Melbourne is my house and all the time can be, and that is one thing I’ll bear in mind endlessly. Of all the awards I’ve been given, this one means probably the most to me.”

FOR INFORMATION in regards to the Area Coast Sports activities Corridor of Fame or to make a nomination, e-mail [email protected] or name 321-615-8111.

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