Explaining the 49 patch on Red Sox jerseys The patch’s purpose is to honor the late Red Sox knuckleballer Tim Wakefield and his late wife Stacy Wakefield, who both passed away recently. Tim ...

They have two children, a son and a daughter, who were born in 2004 and 2005, respectively. Wakefield’s jersey number, 49, will be worn by players on their jersey sleeve throughout the season.

Red Sox Here’s why the Red Sox should retire Tim Wakefield’s No. 49 Wakefield gave so much to the team, but he gave even more to those who needed a boost, a hug, a friend, someone to lean on ...

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Red Sox will wear Tim Wakefield No. 49 patches on the sleeves of their jerseys for the first time Tuesday, Opening Day at Fenway. Wakefield died at 57 years old on Oct. 1 ...