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Neil Wilson

1935 – 2013

American baseball player

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Lived 1935 – 2013 (aged 77). Neil Wilson was an American baseball player.

Samuel O'Neil Wilson (June 14, 1935 – February 20, 2013) was an American professional baseball player. He appeared in six games in Major League Baseball for the San Francisco Giants as a catcher, starting in two games (on April 20 and 22). The native of Lexington, Tennessee, batted left-handed, threw right-handed and was listed at tall and .

Wilson was signed by the then-New York Giants in 1956. He spent parts of four years in the minor leagues before being on the opening day roster for the 1960 San Francisco Giants. Wilson and came to the plate eleven times, with no hits and one base on balls, before being demoted to the minors on April 26, 1960. He made one error in 23 chances defensively, with one passed ball. Wilson continued to play professional baseball through 1962 but never again appeared in the big leagues.

While playing for the Fresno Giants in 1958, he was named Most Valuable Player of the Class C California League after leading the circuit in hits (191) and batting average (.349).

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Who was Neil Wilson?

American baseball player (1935-2013)

When was Neil Wilson born?

Neil Wilson was born on 14 June 1935 in Lexington.

When did Neil Wilson die?

Neil Wilson died on 20 February 2013 in Jackson.

What was Neil Wilson's occupation?

Neil Wilson was a baseball player.

What nationality was Neil Wilson?

Neil Wilson was American.

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· Wikipedia: Neil Wilson

· Wikidata: Q6989491

· DBpedia: Neil Wilson (baseball)

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