Mookie Wilson
Baseball player and World Series champion
Born
February 9th, 1956
69 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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An American baseball player and coach, Wilson played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball, primarily with the New York Mets. His career spanned from 1980 to 1991. Wilson became part of the iconic 1986 Mets team that won the World Series, contributing to the team's success with his speed and defensive skills. Following his playing career, Wilson transitioned into coaching, sharing his extensive knowledge of the game with younger players, and remained active in baseball through various roles.
Played for the 1986 World Series champion New York Mets
Scored the winning run in Game 6 of the 1986 World Series
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