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Bob Wilson Notable

b. February 22, 1925 · Newark Eagles 1947–1948, Los Angeles Dodgers 1958

Bob Wilson divided 12 seasons between two clubs as a third baseman: the Newark Eagles from 1947, then the Los Angeles Dodgers through 1958.

Across 94 games he batted .299, with 91 hits and 30 runs. He finished with 3 home runs, 10 doubles and 8 stolen bases.

He played 87 games at third base, with 125 assists and 18 errors. He turned 8 double plays.

He was born in Dallas, TX, USA on February 22, 1925, and died on April 23, 1985. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1947 NE 391171936 200 121101 .308
1948 NE 521821154 813 281407 .297
1958 LAD 3501 000 0010 .200
Career 943043091 1013 402518 .299

On this day & linked events

1925

Born February 22, 1925

Dallas, TX, USA

1985

Died April 23, 1985

1958

Major-league debut: Bob Wilson

Bob Wilson made a major-league debut on May 17, 1958.

1958

Final major-league game: Bob Wilson

Bob Wilson played a final major-league game on May 18, 1958.