Jud Wilson

Hall of fame inductee

1894 – 1963

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Who was Jud Wilson?

Ernest Judson Wilson, nicknamed "Boojum", was an American third baseman, first baseman, and manager in Negro league baseball. He played for the Baltimore Black Sox, the Homestead Grays, and the Philadelphia Stars between 1922 and 1945. Wilson was known a unique physique, a quick temper and outstanding hitting skills. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2006, one of 17 black Negro league or pre-Negro league players inducted that year.

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Born
Feb 28, 1894
Remington
Died
Jun 24, 1963
Resting place
Arlington National Cemetery

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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