Jimmie Wilson
Played For
Philadelphia Phillies (1923-1928)
St. Louis Cardinals (1928-1933)
Philadelphia Phillies (1934-1938)
Cincinnati Reds (1939-1940)
Managed
Philadelphia Phillies (1934-1938)
Chicago Cubs (1941-1944)
As a Manager
One publication wrote, in 1944: "Whatever was wrong with the Cubs last year, no one knows. Jim had good ball players who didn't do good playing. He will have to fight criticism and razzyberrying as a result, but can silence dissenters this season with a winning club."
After guiding the Cubs to a 1-9 start in '44, Wilson was fired. The team was in the World Series the following year.
Born
James Wilson was born on July 23, 1900, in Philadelphia, PA.
Died
May 31, 1947, Bradenton, FL
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Primary Position: C
Primary Team: PHI
Major League Debut
April 17, 1923
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Nicknames
Ace
Related Players
For some unknown reason, Wilson hated Leo Durocher (he wasn't the only one). During his stint as a manager, Wilson once said, "I hope Durocher loses every game. I hope the Dodgers never score another run."
| Hall of Fame Voting |
| Year |
Election |
Votes |
Pct |
| 1948 |
BBWAA |
8 |
6.6% |
1949 |
BBWAA |
6 |
3.9% |
1950 |
BBWAA |
4 |
2.4% |
1951 |
BBWAA |
2 |
.9% |
1952 |
BBWAA |
7 |
3.0% |
1953 |
BBWAA |
10 |
3.8% |
1954 |
BBWAA |
8 |
3.2% |
1955 |
BBWAA |
13 |
5.2% |
1956 |
BBWAA |
17 |
8.8% |
1958 |
BBWAA |
3 |
1.1% |
1960 |
BBWAA |
6 |
2.2% |
1962 |
BBWAA |
4 |
2.5% |
|
No-Hitter
6/12/1954: For MIL (N) vs. PHI (N), 2-0 at MIL. 9 innings pitched.
Post-Season Appearances
1928 World Series
1930 World Series
1931 World Series
1940 World Series
All-Star Selections
1933 NL
1935 NL
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