In his rookie season, Wood was named to the CFL All-Star Team, with 237 yards rushing on offense; on defense, he recorded three interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown.
After playing six games with the Tiger-Cats in 1960 (mostly on defense), Wood jumped to the Dallas Texans (Now Kansas City Chiefs) of the brand-new American Football League (AFL).
In the 1963 AFL season, Wood moved with the team to Kansas City and was selected to the American Football League All-Star game in San Diego CA.
Upon retiring from football, Wood returned to Wilburton to manage several private businesses: a clothing store; a bowling alley; and, a recreation center/eatery.
He was awarded the "Medal of Commendation" from the US Army Corps of Engineers for single-handedly rescuing and saving the lives of three people whose boat had capsized on the river.