Homer Ray Wilson

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Homer Ray Wilson

  • Bats Right, Throws Right
  • Height 5' 10", Weight 160 lb.

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Biographical Information[edit]

Second baseman Homer Ray Wilson played in the minors from 1945 to 1948, mostly in B leagues. After a three year absence, Wilson returned to O.B. as a player/manager from 1952 to 1961, mostly in D ball.


Year-by-Year Managerial Record[edit]

Year Team League Record Finish Organization Playoffs
1952 Natchez Indians Cotton States League -- none -- replaced by Troy Mitchell June 12
1953 Dothan Rebels Alabama-Florida League 59-58 3rd St. Louis Cardinals League Champs
1954 Dothan Rebels Alabama-Florida League 72-53 1st St. Louis Cardinals Lost League Finals
1955 Paducah Chiefs KITTY League 64-39 1st St. Louis Cardinals League Champs
1956 Gainesville G-Men Florida State League 81-56 2nd St. Louis Cardinals none
1957 Daytona Beach Islanders Florida State League 84-56 2nd St. Louis Cardinals
1958 Daytona Beach Islanders Florida State League 79-58 2nd St. Louis Cardinals none
1959 Daytona Beach Islanders Florida State League 71-63 4th St. Louis Cardinals
1960 Billings Mustangs Pioneer League 65-65 3rd St. Louis Cardinals
1961 Daytona Beach Islanders Florida State League 63-71 5th Chicago White Sox