About Charley Wilson
Lived 1895 – 1965 (aged 70). Charley Wilson was an American baseball player.
Charles Wilson Jr. (June 26, 1895 – December 15, 1965) was an American Negro league pitcher in the 1920s.
A native of Roanoke, Virginia, Wilson made his Negro leagues debut in 1920 with the Dayton Marcos. He went on to play for the Columbus Buckeyes and Detroit Stars, and finished his career with a short return stint in Dayton in 1926. Wilson died in Salem, Virginia in 1965 at age 70.
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Who was Charley Wilson?
American baseball player
When was Charley Wilson born?
Charley Wilson was born on 26 June 1895 in Roanoke.
When did Charley Wilson die?
Charley Wilson died on 15 December 1965 in Salem, Virginia.
What was Charley Wilson's occupation?
Charley Wilson was a baseball player.
What nationality was Charley Wilson?
Charley Wilson was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charley Wilson. https://biography.guide/charley-wilson/
MLA: "Charley Wilson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/charley-wilson/.
Chicago: "Charley Wilson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/charley-wilson/.
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