Archie Wilson
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Archibald Clifton Wilson (November 25, 1923 - April 28, 2007) was a backup outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for three teams from 1951-52. Listed at 6'0", 175 lb., Wilson batted and threw right handed. He was born in Los Angeles, California.
In 1951, Wilson was elected the International League MVP while playing for the Buffalo Bisons. He entered the majors late in the year with the New York Yankees, playing for them in part of two seasons before being traded along with Jackie Jensen and Spec Shea to the Washington Senators in the same transaction that brought Irv Noren to the Yankees. His stay in Washington was brief because he was sent to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for Ken Wood.
In a 51-game career, Wilson was a .221 hitter (31-for-140) with nine runs, five doubles, three triples, and 17 RBI without home runs. He later played for Triple-A Toronto Maple Leafs.
Wilson died in Decatur, Alabama, at the age of 83.
