About Les Wilson
Lived 1885 – 1969 (aged 83). Les Wilson was an American baseball player.
Lester Wilbur Wilson (July 17, 1885 – April 4, 1969) was an American professional baseball player. He appeared in five games in Major League Baseball for the Boston Red Sox during the 1911 season. Listed at , 170 lb., Wilson batted left-handed and threw right-handed. He was born in St. Louis, Michigan.
Wilson, who was nicknamed "Tug", went hitless in seven at bats (.000) and received two walks, without scoring or driving in any runs. In three appearances as an outfielder, two in left field and one in right (1), he collected a 1.000 fielding percentage in four chances.
Wilson died at the age of 83 in Edmonds, Washington.
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Who was Les Wilson?
American baseball player (1885-1969)
When was Les Wilson born?
Les Wilson was born on 17 July 1885 in St. Louis.
When did Les Wilson die?
Les Wilson died on 4 April 1969 in Edmonds.
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Les Wilson was a baseball player.
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Les Wilson was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Les Wilson. https://biography.guide/les-wilson/
MLA: "Les Wilson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/les-wilson/.
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