Jim Wilson (wilsoji02)

James Alger Wilson

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 1½", Weight 200 lb.
• School San Diego State College
• High School Classical High School (Springfield)
• Debut April 18, 1945
• Final Game September 14, 1958
• Born February 20, 1922 in San Diego, CA USA
• Died September 2, 1986 in Newport Beach, CA USA

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Biographical Information

Pitcher Jim Wilson was a three-time All-Star in 1954, 1955, and 1956. Those three All-Star nods in consecutive seasons came as a member of three different organizations: Milwaukee Braves in 1954, Baltimore Orioles in 1955, and Chicago White Sox in 1956.

Wilson was a scout for the Houston Astros from 1964 to 1971. He was hired by the Milwaukee Brewers as director of scouting and farm development in 1971, becoming vice-president in 1972. He then became the first head of the Major League Scouting Bureau.

Notable Achievements

• 3-time All-Star (1954-1956)
• AL Shutouts Leader (1957)
• 15 Wins Seasons: 1 (1957)
• 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 4 (1952 & 1955-1957)

Preceded by Frank Lane

Milwaukee Brewers General Manager 1973-1974

Succeeded by Jim Baumer

Related Sites

• Jim Wilson at the SABR Bio Project