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Kerry Wood Calls It Quits: A Sad End to a Once-Promising Career

May 18, 2012 by · Leave a Comment 

After a disappointing career that was full of such potential, Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood has decided to retire.It's a sad end to a pitcher who dazzled Major League Baseball after his fifth career start where he struck out 20 batters and threw a one-hitter against the Houston Astros in 1998.It was the highlight of a young career destroyed by numerous injuries. During his 13 seasons in the MLB, Wood was on the disabled list 14 times, including missing the entire 1999 season due to Tommy John Surgery.Wood also had problems with strained triceps, a torn rotator cuff and shoulder ...

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