About Dan Wilson
Lived 1915 – 1986 (aged 71). Dan Wilson was an American baseball player.
Daniel Richman Wilson (September 15, 1915 – December 23, 1986) was an American Negro league outfielder in the 1930s and 1940s.
A native of Yazoo City, Mississippi, Wilson was the brother of fellow Negro leaguer Emmett Wilson. Younger brother Dan made his Negro leagues debut in 1936 for the Pittsburgh Crawfords, and was selected to play in the East–West All-Star Game in 1939, 1941 and 1942. He died in St. Louis, Missouri in 1986 at age 71.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dan Wilson?
American baseball player; Negro league outfielder
When was Dan Wilson born?
Dan Wilson was born on 15 September 1915 in Yazoo City.
When did Dan Wilson die?
Dan Wilson died on 23 December 1986 in St. Louis.
What was Dan Wilson's occupation?
Dan Wilson was a baseball player.
What nationality was Dan Wilson?
Dan Wilson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Dan Wilson (outfielder)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dan Wilson. https://biography.guide/dan-wilson-baseball-player-1915/
MLA: "Dan Wilson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dan-wilson-baseball-player-1915/.
Chicago: "Dan Wilson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/dan-wilson-baseball-player-1915/.
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