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Art Wilson

1885 – 1960

American baseball player

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Lived 1885 – 1960 (aged 74). Art Wilson was an American baseball player.

Arthur Earl "Dutch" Wilson (December 11, 1885 – June 12, 1960) was an American professional baseball player. He played all or part of fourteen seasons in Major League Baseball, primarily as a catcher.

Wilson spent most of his career as a backup, although he was the starting catcher for the Federal League's Chicago Whales during their two-season tenure in 1914–1915. He hit the first home run in the history of Wrigley Field, off of George "Chief" Johnson on April 23, 1914. He was the catcher for Cubs pitcher Hippo Vaughn during the "double no-hitter" game in 1917. The Cubs lost the game when Larry Kopf singled, then went to third on an error by Cy Williams and scored on an infield hit by Jim Thorpe in the 10th inning.

In 812 games over 14 seasons, Wilson posted a .261 batting average (536-for-2056) with 237 runs, 24 home runs and 227 RBI. He finished his career with a .972 fielding percentage.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Art Wilson?

American baseball player (1885-1960)

When was Art Wilson born?

Art Wilson was born on 11 December 1885 in Macon.

When did Art Wilson die?

Art Wilson died on 12 June 1960 in Chicago.

What was Art Wilson's occupation?

Art Wilson was a baseball player.

What nationality was Art Wilson?

Art Wilson was American.

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· Wikipedia: Art Wilson

· Wikidata: Q4797146

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