Earl Wilson

Baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers

Earl Wilson - Baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers
Born

October 2nd, 1934
90 years ago

Died

April 23rd, 2005
20 years ago — 70 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

Links & References

Played Major League Baseball primarily as a pitcher from 1953 to 1967. Began career with the Detroit Tigers and later played for the Boston Red Sox, New York Mets, and Chicago Cubs. Achieved prominence in the 1960s as the first Black pitcher to start a game for the Tigers. Member of the Red Sox in the 1967 season, contributing to their pennant-winning team. Accumulated success in his career, including a notable season with a win-loss record of 22-10 in 1966.

First Black pitcher to start for the Tigers

Key player in the Red Sox's 1967 pennant race

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