Joe Wood

Joe Wood. In 1912, he pitched for the Boston Red Sox at age 22. 'Smokey Joe' Wood. 34-5, 1.91 ERA, 10 shutouts. Tied Walter Johnson's 16-game winning streak record (broken when Johnson was relieved early in head-to-head). Won 3 games in 1912 World Series. Career-defining year. In 1914, he pitched for the Boston Red Sox at age 24. 9-3, 2.62 ERA. Career hampered by thumb injury sustained 1913. Will convert to outfield 1917. On the cardboard side, his vintage presence is anchored to the E103 Williams Caramels issue, which is where collectors of the period most commonly encounter him.