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Wilson, a former University of Wisconsin football star, was never an everyday catcher, but he caught at least 59 games each year from 1953 through 1960. With the Tigers he was the primary catcher of "The Yankee Killer" Frank Lary; Lary was 16-3 (with two no-decisions) against New York with Wilson behind the plate. In addition, Wilson batted .354 in those 21 contests - 96 points above his career average. (FK)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » May 22, 1956: Detroit's Red Wilson belts a two run home run in the bottom of the 9th to give the Tigers a 3–2 win against the Yankees. The loss goes to Whitey Ford, his first following six wins. Ford had given up just five earned runs through 54 innings before today. » June 30, 1960: At Fenway, SS Don Buddin pulls some fancy footwork to lead the Bosox to a win against the Tigers. With the score tied in the 8th, Buddin is caught in a rundown between 3B and home, but he eludes Detroit catcher Red Wilson to score. Wilson argues that Buddin left the baseline, and earns a rejection by Red Flaherty for his views. The Red Sox score three more runs and win, 11–7. Ted Williams has a home run, off Bunning, and Colavito answers with two homers.