Archie Wilson (baseball) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Archie Wilson |
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: November 25, 1923 Los Angeles |
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| Died: April 28, 2007 (aged 83) Decatur, Alabama |
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| September 18, 1951, for the New York Yankees | |||
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| August 5, 1952, for the Boston Red Sox | |||
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| Batting average | .221 | ||
| Home runs | 0 | ||
| Runs batted in | 17 | ||
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Archibald Clifton Wilson (born November 25, 1923 – died April 28, 2007) was a professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for a short time. Archie was mainly an outfielder, playing for three different teams between 1951 and 1952. He was born in Los Angeles, California, and went to Franklin High School there.
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Archie Wilson's Baseball Journey
Archie Wilson was a talented baseball player. He played in the minor leagues for many years. He was known for his strong hitting and good defense.
Becoming an MVP
In 1951, Archie had an amazing year. He played for the Buffalo Bisons team. This team was part of the International League, a big minor league. Archie was so good that he won the MVP award. This award goes to the best player in the league. Later, he was even put into the International League Hall of Fame. This shows how important he was to the league.
Playing in the Major Leagues
Archie Wilson got to play in the MLB in 1951. He joined the famous New York Yankees. He played for them for parts of two seasons.
Moving Between Teams
In 1952, Archie was part of a trade. He moved from the Yankees to the Washington Senators. Other players like Jackie Jensen also moved in this trade. His time with the Senators was short. Soon after, he was traded again. This time, he went to the Boston Red Sox. He played his final MLB games with the Red Sox.
Archie's MLB Stats
Archie Wilson played in 51 games in Major League Baseball.
- He had a batting average of .221. This means he got a hit about 22 times out of every 100 chances.
- He scored nine runs.
- He hit five doubles and three triples.
- He had 17 RBI (runs batted in). This means he helped 17 teammates score runs.
- He did not hit any home runs in the MLB.
After the Major Leagues
After his time in the MLB, Archie went back to playing in the minor leagues. He continued to play until 1962. He spent seven seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs. This was a Triple-A team, which is just one step below the MLB.
Archie Wilson passed away in Decatur, Alabama, when he was 83 years old.
