Frank Wilson

Note: This page is for 1920s outfielder Frank Wilson; for the contemporary umpire, click here. For the minor league player and manager from the turn of the 20th century, see Frank "Affie" Wilson.

Francis Edward Wilson
(Squash)

• Bats Left, Throws Right
• Height 6' 0", Weight 185 lb.
• School Boston College
• Debut June 20, 1924
• Final Game July 2, 1928
• Born April 20, 1901 in Malden, MA USA
• Died November 25, 1974 in Leicester, MA USA

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Biographical Information

Frank Wilson, born in Massachusetts, attended Boston College from 1921 to 1924 and came to the majors in June of 1924. He played four seasons in the big leagues, getting most of his plate appearances with the Boston Braves in 1924 and 1926. He played mostly left field. He also played four seasons in the minors, mostly notably spending 1927 with the Milwaukee Brewers, for whom he hit .337, third best on the club.

While in college, he earned 11 varsity letters - four in baseball, four in football and three in track. He was said to have dazzling speed. [1]