Smoky Joe Wood
ABOUT SMOKY JOE WOOD
Stellar MLB pitcher who recorded two 20-win seasons and ended his career as an outfielder.
He started out playing on amateur baseball teams in Ouray, Colorado.
He earned the nickname 'Smoky Joe' because of his overpowering fastball.
He had three sons and one daughter with his wife Laura.
He had several famous pitching duels with Hall of Fame pitcher Walter Perry Johnson .