About Jack Wilson
Lived 1912 – 1995 (aged 83). Jack Wilson was an American baseball player.
John Francis "Black Jack" Wilson (April 12, 1912 – April 19, 1995) was an American professional baseball pitcher. He played all or part of nine seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox, Philadelphia Athletics, Washington Senators, and Detroit Tigers. He played college baseball at the University of Portland.
Wilson was a good hitting pitcher in his major league career, posting a .199 batting average with 34 runs, 3 home runs and 49 RBI in 281 games pitched.
Wilson served as a player-manager for the Salem Senators in 1947 and 1948.
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Who was Jack Wilson?
American professional baseball pitcher (1912-1995)
When was Jack Wilson born?
Jack Wilson was born on 12 April 1912 in Portland.
When did Jack Wilson die?
Jack Wilson died on 19 April 1995 in Edmonds.
What was Jack Wilson's occupation?
Jack Wilson was a baseball player.
What nationality was Jack Wilson?
Jack Wilson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack Wilson (pitcher)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Wilson. https://biography.guide/jack-wilson-baseball-player/
MLA: "Jack Wilson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-wilson-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Jack Wilson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jack-wilson-baseball-player/.
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