Wakefield, Tim, 1966-2023

"Timothy Stephen Wakefield (August 2, 1966 – October 1, 2023) was an American professional baseball pitcher who played 19 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). Wakefield began his career with the Pittsburgh Pirates, but is most remembered for his 17-year tenure with the Boston Red Sox, from 1995 until his retirement in 2012 as the longest-serving player on the team.[1] When he retired, Wakefield was the oldest active player in the major leagues."--Wikipedia, 2023