WATCH: Brevard Native Tim Wakefield Talks About His 2012 Induction into Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame
By Space Coast Daily // May 14, 2023
Wakefield played prep baseball at Eau Gallie High School and college ball at Florida Tech
SPACE COAST DAILY TV: Legendary knuckleballer Tim Wakefield stood before a sold-out crowd of friends, fans, and admirers during the inaugural Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame induction in 2012 and searched for words to describe his feelings at the moment.
Wakefield played prep baseball at Eau Gallie High School and college ball at Florida Tech before rising to the big leagues with the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Boston Red Sox.
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Brevard native and legendary knuckleballer Tim Wakefield stood before a sold-out crowd of friends, fans, and admirers at the inaugural Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame induction in 2012 and searched for words to describe his feelings at the moment.
Wakefield, usually a cool customer on and off the playing field, fought back tears welling up in his eyes while thanking the coaches he played for along the way in his long baseball career and for the unwavering support of his family.
“I wouldn’t be here today if not for my high school coach, Ken Campbell, or my college coach Les Hall,” Wakefield said.
“I also would like to thank my wife, Stacy, for allowing me to pursue my dream.”
Inducted in the professional athlete category, Wakefield played prep baseball at Eau Gallie High School and his college ball at Florida Tech before rising to the big leagues with the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Boston Red Sox.
He won 200 games in the major leagues, and despite playing in key playoff matchups, the All-Star Game, and the World Series before millions of fans, he said being inducted into the Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame is among the top honors he’s ever been given.
“There’s something special about being recognized by those in your hometown,” Wakefield said.
“Melbourne is my home and always will be, and this is something I will remember forever. Of all of the awards I have been given, this one means the most to me.”
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