Homer Ray Wilson
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Homer Ray Wilson
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 10", Weight 160 lb.
- Born September 10, 1926 in Montgomery, AL USA
Second baseman Homer Ray Wilson played in the minors from 1945 to 1948, mostly in B leagues. After a three year absence, Wilson returned to O.B. as a player/manager from 1952 to 1961, mostly in D ball.
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Natchez Indians | Cotton States League | -- | none | -- | replaced by Troy Mitchell June 12 | |
| 1953 | Dothan Rebels | Alabama-Florida League | 59-58 | 3rd | St. Louis Cardinals | League Champs | |
| 1954 | Dothan Rebels | Alabama-Florida League | 72-53 | 1st | St. Louis Cardinals | Lost League Finals | |
| 1955 | Paducah Chiefs | KITTY League | 64-39 | 1st | St. Louis Cardinals | League Champs | |
| 1956 | Gainesville G-Men | Florida State League | 81-56 | 2nd | St. Louis Cardinals | none | |
| 1957 | Daytona Beach Islanders | Florida State League | 84-56 | 2nd | St. Louis Cardinals | ||
| 1958 | Daytona Beach Islanders | Florida State League | 79-58 | 2nd | St. Louis Cardinals | none | |
| 1959 | Daytona Beach Islanders | Florida State League | 71-63 | 4th | St. Louis Cardinals | ||
| 1960 | Billings Mustangs | Pioneer League | 65-65 | 3rd | St. Louis Cardinals | ||
| 1961 | Daytona Beach Islanders | Florida State League | 63-71 | 5th | Chicago White Sox |
