Chief Wilson Essentials Positions: Bats: L Throws: R 74 Weight: 185 Born: August 21, 1883 in Austin, TX USA Died: February 22, 1954 in Bertram, TX USA Debut: April 15, 1908 Last Game: October 1, 1916 Full Name: John Owen Wilson One of baseball’s most untouchable records is held by former Pirate Owen “Chief” …
New York sweeps the Pirates, beating Lefty Leifield, 7 – 0, on a three-hitter by Christy Mathewson, then taking the nitecap, 7 – 4. Pittsburgh racks up three homers – by Honus Wagner, Chief Wilson and Alan Storke – but to no avail. Joe McGinnity wins the nitecap with relief help from Hooks Wiltse.
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