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Phillies Rumor: Pitcher Brian Wilson Attempting Comeback

For four seasons Brian Wilson was among the best closers in all of baseball. Today he’s looking to make a comeback.

Injuries piled up faster than crumbs in the beard for Wilson, who underwent two Tommy John surgeries, as well as a procedure on his shoulder.

Now clean-shaven, the 34-year-old is looking to write a new chapter in his professional career. This time he wants to be a knuckleball-throwing starter.

No beard, no spin… pic.twitter.com/jduVacBBMA

— Tim Brown (@TBrownYahoo) February 8, 2017

Wilson reportedly toyed with the knuckleball throughout his career but was never given the green light to throw it.