Jack Wilson – Baseball

Jack WlsonJack Wilson (Apr. 12, 1912 – Apr. 19, 1995) played for the Portland Beavers from 1932-34 before going onto an outstanding major league career with the Boston Red Sox as a starting pitcher. While playing for Boston (1935-41), he posted a 16-10 record in 1940. He was also the American League strikeout leader in 1937 with 137. Wilson was traded to the Washington Senators in 1941 and ended his excellent career in 1942 with the Detroit Tigers. His major league career totals include 281 games, a .496 win/loss ration and a 4.51 ERA. He played for Columbia Prep and coached the University of Portland Pilots.