About John Wilson
Lived 1903 – 1980 (aged 77). John Wilson was an American baseball player, physician, dermatologist and university teacher.
John Samuel Wilson (April 25, 1903 – August 27, 1980) was a professional baseball pitcher. He played parts of two seasons in Major League Baseball, 1927 and 1928, for the Boston Red Sox. Listed at , 164 lb., Wilson batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Coal City, Alabama.
In his major league career, Wilson posted a 0–2 record with nine strikeouts and a 4.45 ERA in seven appearances, including two starts, two complete games, and 30.1 innings pitched. He continued to play minor league baseball as late as 1945.
Wilson died at the age of 77 in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
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Who was John Wilson?
professional baseball pitcher (1903-1980)
When was John Wilson born?
John Wilson was born on 25 April 1903 in Coal City, Alabama.
When did John Wilson die?
John Wilson died on 27 August 1980 in Chattanooga.
What was John Wilson's occupation?
John Wilson was a baseball player, physician, dermatologist and university teacher.
What nationality was John Wilson?
John Wilson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Wilson (1920s pitcher)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Wilson. https://biography.guide/john-wilson-baseball-player-1903/
MLA: "John Wilson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-wilson-baseball-player-1903/.
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