Robert Earl Wilson (born Earl Lawrence Wilson) (October 2, 1934 – April 23, 2005) was an American professional baseball pitcher. He played all or part of eleven seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox (1959–1960, 1962–1966), Detroit Tigers (1966–1970) and San Diego Padres (1970), primarily as a starting pitcher .

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Apr 26, 2005 · Earl Wilson was the first black pitcher on the Red Sox when he made his Major League debut on July 28, 1959, seven days after Pumpsie Green, who was the first player in Boston to break the color barrier.

Apr 27, 2005 · Earl Wilson, a leading pitcher for the Boston Red Sox and the 1968 World Series champion Detroit Tigers, and one of the top home run hitters among major league pitchers, died Saturday at his...

Jan 4, 2012 · Wilson tied his career high with seven home runs during the season. In the World Series, the Tigers came from behind to take the fall classic over St. Louis in seven games. Earl pitched the third game of the Series, going 4.1 innings. He gave up three runs, all earned, on four hits and six walks. He had three strikeouts.

Dec 13, 2022 · On June 26, 1962, Earl Wilson of the Boston Red Sox became the first Black pitcher to throw a no-hitter in the American League, and his third-inning home run provided the game-winning run in Boston’s 2-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels.

Oct 6, 2023 · Earl Wilson became the first black pitcher on the Boston Red Sox in 1959. On June 26, 1962, he threw a no-hitter against the Los Angeles Angels. An impressive looking strongman, he was one of the best power-hitting pitchers in baseball …

Earl Wilson Bio. Fullname: Robert Earl Wilson; Born: 10/02/1934 in Ponchatoula, LA; Debut: 7/28/1959; Died: 4/23/2005

Feb 13, 2023 · Earl Wilson debuted with the Boston Red Sox seven days after Pumpsie Green, becoming the first Black pitcher in club history. The hurler finished his career with a 3.69 ERA in...

Robert Earl Wilson (name changed from Earl Lawrence Wilson) (October 2, 1934 – April 23, 2005) was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Boston Red Sox (1959-60, 1962-66), Detroit Tigers (1966-1970) and San Diego Padres (1970).