About Highball Wilson
Lived 1878 – 1934 (aged 56). Highball Wilson was an American baseball player.
Howard Paul "Highball" Wilson (August 9, 1878 – October 16, 1934) was an American professional baseball pitcher. He played all or parts of four seasons in Major League Baseball, including a stint on the infamous 1899 Cleveland Spiders.
Wilson made just one appearance for the Spiders, pitching a complete game and losing. He spent the 1900 and 1901 seasons with the Norwich Witches of the Connecticut State League, then resurfaced with the Philadelphia Athletics in 1902. During his brief stint in the A's rotation, he compiled a 7–5 record, helping the team to the American League pennant.
In 1903, he pitched for the Washington Senators, posting a 3.31 ERA but losing 18 games for a bad team. His career ended the following season.
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Who was Highball Wilson?
American baseball player (1878-1934)
When was Highball Wilson born?
Highball Wilson was born on 9 August 1878 in Philadelphia.
When did Highball Wilson die?
Highball Wilson died on 16 October 1934 in Havre de Grace.
What was Highball Wilson's occupation?
Highball Wilson was a baseball player.
What nationality was Highball Wilson?
Highball Wilson was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Highball Wilson. https://biography.guide/highball-wilson/
MLA: "Highball Wilson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/highball-wilson/.
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