These Athletes Were On Hall Of Fame Paths Until Injuries Got In The Way

Kerry Wood’s Elbow Forced Him To The Bullpen

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Kerry Wood made himself a name quickly after making his major league debut with the Cubs in 1998. During his fifth career start, he pitched a complete game, one-hit shutout and struck out 20 batters. The number of strikeouts tied Roger Clemens for the single-game record.

The next year Wood tore his ulnar collateral ligament and required Tommy John surgery. He initially rebounded from the surgery but continued to have pain in his pitching arm. By the end of his career, he accepted a role in the bullpen, blowing his chance to get into the Hall of Fame.