About Tug Wilson
Lived 1860 – 1914 (aged 53–54). Tug Wilson was an American baseball player.
George Archer "Tug" Wilson (1860 – November 28, 1914) was an American professional baseball player. He played part of one season in Major League Baseball for the Brooklyn Atlantics in 1884, usually either as an outfielder or catcher.
In 24 major league games played, Wilson batted .232, scored 13 runs, and hit four doubles. Following his brief major league career, he continued to play minor league baseball until 1896.
Wilson died in his hometown of Brooklyn, New York, and is interred at Cypress Hills Cemetery.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tug Wilson?
Major League Baseball player (1860-1914)
When was Tug Wilson born?
Tug Wilson was born in 1860 in Brooklyn.
When did Tug Wilson die?
Tug Wilson died on 28 November 1914 in Brooklyn.
What was Tug Wilson's occupation?
Tug Wilson was a baseball player.
What nationality was Tug Wilson?
Tug Wilson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Tug Wilson (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tug Wilson. https://biography.guide/tug-wilson-baseball-player/
MLA: "Tug Wilson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tug-wilson-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Tug Wilson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tug-wilson-baseball-player/.
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