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April 18, 1972: Wilbur Wood tosses 3-hit shutout in White Sox's first night opener – Society for American Baseball Research
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Wilbur Wood, Chicago White Sox pitcher, throws a pitch during game
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Chicago White Sox Wilbur Wood Sports Illustrated Cover by Sports Illustrated
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Wood Is Defying Skeptics - The New York Times
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Wilbur Wood, Chicago White Sox pitcher, throws a pitch during game