About Jimmy Wilson
Lived 1920 – 1997 (aged 77). Jimmy Wilson was an American baseball player.
James Wilson (January 28, 1920 – May 2, 1997), nicknamed "Nip", was an American Negro league outfielder in the 1940s.
A native of Newberry, South Carolina, Wilson made his Negro leagues debut in 1940 with the Indianapolis Crawfords and Birmingham Black Barons. He played for Birmingham again in 1941, his final professional season. Wilson died in Woonsocket, Rhode Island in 1997 at age 77.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jimmy Wilson?
American baseball player (1920-1997)
When was Jimmy Wilson born?
Jimmy Wilson was born on 28 January 1920 in Newberry, South Carolina.
When did Jimmy Wilson die?
Jimmy Wilson died on 2 May 1997 in Woonsocket.
What was Jimmy Wilson's occupation?
Jimmy Wilson was a baseball player.
What nationality was Jimmy Wilson?
Jimmy Wilson was American.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jimmy Wilson. https://biography.guide/jimmy-wilson-baseball-player/
MLA: "Jimmy Wilson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jimmy-wilson-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Jimmy Wilson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jimmy-wilson-baseball-player/.
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