“I’ll forever regret what happened” – Ex-Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling on stepping aside from ’04 WS celebration honoring Tim Wakefield

‘I will forever regret what happened’ Former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling declines WS’04 celebration honoring Tim Wakefield

The Boston Red Sox decided to celebrate their 2004 World Series victory on April 9, the day the stadium opened. The ceremony will also include a memorial to the late Boston Hall of Famer Tim Wakefield and his wife Stacey. According to a press release, all participants who contributed to this memorable event in 2004 will be invited to the ceremony, including former Red Sox ace Curt Schilling. However, MassLive.com reported that Schilling refused to attend the event next month. Due to the problems the Wakefield family encountered last spring, Schilling decided not to attend the ceremony to avoid ruining the Wakefield family’s special day, a decision that Schilling still deeply regrets. ing.

“No, I don’t know. Not this time,” Schilling responded on his Facebook page to a comment from a fan asking him to join in the pre-opening celebrations at home. (via MassLive.com)

“04, let’s focus on Wakey and Stacey (sic). “While I will always regret what happened, I cannot in good conscience put myself in a position that would undermine the recognition that the team and Wakefields deserve.”

During the final years of his career, Schilling played four seasons in Boston. Before retiring from his MLB, he won his two more rings with Tim in these two career-defining events.