About Jake Wood Memorabilia & Collectibles
About Jake Wood:
Jake Wood (full name: Jacob Wood; no nicknames) played second baseman from 1961 until 1967 for the Detroit Tigers and Cincinnati Reds. He played for the Tigers from 1961 - 1967 and Reds in 1967. Over 7 seasons, he played 608 games, hit 35 home runs, drove in 279 runs, and stole 79 bases. Born on June 22, 1937 in Elizabeth, NJ, Wood stands 6' 1" and weighs 163 lb. He attended high school. His debut was on April 11, 1961 and he played his final game on August 11, 1967. Over his career, Wood made $16,000. Common misspellings of his name include Jacob (Jr.) Jacob Jake Wood woods.