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Artie Wilson
1920–2010
United States
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Biography
Arthur Lee Wilson (October 28, 1920 – October 31, 2010) was an American professional baseball player. He was an all-star for the Birmingham Black Barons of Negro league baseball before playing part of one season in Major League Baseball for the New York Giants in 1951. He was born in Springville, Alabama. Wilson is recognized as the last player in a recognized Major League to hit .400 in a season, having batted .435 (some records say .437, some .433) in 1948.
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