Chief Wilson

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Chief Wilson

Outfielder
Batted: Left	Threw: Right
MLB Debut
April 15, 1908 for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Final game
October 1, 1916 for the St. Louis Cardinals
Career Statistics
AVG	.269
HR	59
RBI	571
Teams
Pittsburgh Pirates (1908-1913) St. Louis Cardinals (1914-1916)
Career Highlights and Awards
Hit for the cycle on July 3, 1910 Holds record for most triples in a season (36 in 1912)

John Owen "Chief" Wilson (August 21, 1883 - February 22, 1954) was a Major League Baseball player for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1908-1913) and the St. Louis Cardinals (1914-1916).

Born in Austin, Texas, Wilson was an outfielder with a strong throwing arm. In 1912, he hit 36 triples on the season, and hit a triple in 5 consecutive games (June 17 through 20). Both accomplishments still stand as major league records today. Not fleet of foot, most of the triples (24 of 36) were obtained by hitting them over the heads of opposing outfielders at his cavernous home park of Forbes Field.

He also hit for the cycle on July 3, 1910.

Wilson died at age 70 in Bertram, Texas.