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George Wilson Notable

b. August 31, 1924 · Chicago White Sox 1952, New York Giants 1952–1953, 1956, New York Yankees 1956

George Wilson played for three clubs across five seasons as a left fielder, opening with the Chicago White Sox in 1952 and closing with the New York Yankees in 1956.

Across 145 games he batted .191, with 40 hits and 15 runs. He finished with 3 home runs and 8 doubles.

He played 36 games in the outfield, with 54 putouts and 4 errors.

He was born in Cherryville, NC, USA on August 31, 1924, and died on October 28, 1974. He batted left-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1952 CHW/NYG 70121928 702 174160 .231
1953 NYG 11801 000 0220 .125
1956 NYG/NYY 6480611 101 28140 .138
Career 1452091540 803 1914320 .191

On this day & linked events

1924

Born August 31, 1924

Cherryville, NC, USA

1974

Died October 28, 1974