Wilbur Wood talks about his unicorn White Sox career
What was it like to throw over 300 innings in a season or 14 innings in one day--and never need arm surgery? Chuck Garfien speaks with former White Sox knuckleballer Wilbur Wood about his extraordinary career in the 1960's and 1970's. They talk about why his knuckleball was so tough to hit, how he was able to start games on only two days rest if knuckleballers will ever return to the game, and more. Chuck has been wanting to interview Wilbur for years. It finally happened!
(4:00) - What does a knuckleball do?
(13:15) - Wilbur Wood on being able to pitch so many innings
(20:10) - Why aren't pitchers throwing the knuckleball?
(30:40) - Wood discusses when he felt comfortable throwing the knuckleball
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