Boston rookie George Wilson, purchased from Albany (New York State League) tops Milwaukee, 7 – 2, in his first game. Next year he’ll play under the name George Prentiss.

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On September 27, 1901 — Boston rookie George Wilson, purchased from Albany (New York State League) tops Milwaukee, 7 – 2, in his first game. Next year he’ll play under the name George Prentiss.

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Sources:
Baseball Reference September 27
National Pastime September 27
Retro Sheet
Hall of Fame
SABR Games Project
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