Smoky Joe Wood

Baseball Player

Birthday October 25, 1889

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace Missouri

DEATH DATE Jul 27, 1985 (95)

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About

Stellar MLB pitcher who recorded two 20-win seasons and ended his career as an outfielder.

Before Fame

He started out playing on amateur baseball teams in Ouray, Colorado.

Trivia

He earned the nickname 'Smoky Joe' because of his overpowering fastball.

Family Life

He had three sons and one daughter with his wife Laura.

Associated With

He had several famous pitching duels with Hall of Fame pitcher Walter Perry Johnson.