John Wilson

Pitcher, Baseball Player

1903 – 1980

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Who was John Wilson?

John Samuel Wilson was a professional baseball pitcher. He played parts of two seasons in Major League Baseball, 1927 and 1928, for the Boston Red Sox. Listed at 6 ft 2 in, 164 lb., Wilson batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Coal City, Alabama.

In his major league career, Wilson posted a 0–2 record with nine strikeouts and a 4.45 ERA in seven appearances, including two starts, two complete games, and 30.1 innings pitched. He continued to play minor league baseball as late as 1945.

Wilson died at the age of 77 in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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Born
Apr 25, 1903
Died
Aug 27, 1980
Chattanooga

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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