Wilbur Wood was one of baseball’s most durable pitchers, best known for his dominant, high-innings career in Major League Baseball from the 1960s to the late 1970s. Following his death on January 17, 2026, many fans and baseball historians are asking: Who were his children? This article shares everything known about Wendy Wood-Yang, Derron Wood, and Christen Wood Dolloff — the three children of this legendary knuckleball pitcher.
Wilbur Wood Passed Away in 2026 at Age 84
Wilbur Forrester Wood Jr., born October 22, 1941, passed away on January 17, 2026 at age 84. He died in Burlington, Massachusetts after a storied 17-year Major League career with the Boston Red Sox, Pittsburgh Pirates, and especially the Chicago White Sox.
His remarkable endurance, including multiple high-innings seasons and three All-Star selections, made him a beloved figure in baseball history.
Wilbur Wood’s Family: His Three Children
Wilbur Wood married Sandra Malcolm on November 6, 1963. Together, they had three children: Wendy, Derron, and Christen.
1. Wendy Wood-Yang
Wendy was the oldest of Wilbur Wood’s children. She became a standout tennis player as a young adult, achieving top rankings in the 18s category for the New England Lawn Tennis Association in the early 1980s.
Her athletic success suggests that sports excellence ran in the Wood family, extending beyond baseball into competitive tennis. Public sources use the name Wendy Wood-Yang, indicating it is likely her married name, though specific personal details and career history remain relatively private.
2. Derron Wood
Derron Wood is the second child of Wilbur Wood. Unlike Wendy, Derron did not gain wide media coverage for athletic accomplishments, and detailed public profiles are limited. Available records confirm him as one of Wood’s three children, but personal and professional details remain private and out of the public limelight.
3. Christen Wood Dolloff
The youngest, Christen Wood Dolloff, is also identified as one of Wilbur Wood’s children. Like Wendy and Derron, Christen has maintained a private life outside of major public exposure. The inclusion of “Dolloff” suggests this name is likely a married surname, but specific biographical or career details are not widely published.
All three children — Wendy, Derron, and Christen — were born during Wilbur Wood’s early life and baseball career, while he was married to Sandra Malcolm. Though their father became well-known in professional sports, the family largely kept personal details private.
