Mookie Wilson Memorabilia & Collectibles

About Mookie Wilson Memorabilia & Collectibles

Mookie Wilson is a former American pro baseball athlete who played as center fielder for the New York Mets and the Toronto Blue Jays of the Major League Baseball. He was born in Bamberg, South Carolina and took his college education when he attended the University of South Carolina. Wilson, both batted and threw with his right, began his career in pro baseball after he was drafted in the second round during the 1977 amateur draft by the New York Mets. Wilson made his pro debut on September 2, 1980.

 

Throughout his entire twelve season career, Wilson had participated in over 1403 games, averaging .274 hit with sixty seven home runs, 438 RBIs, with over 327 stolen bases. He had his final game on October 6, 1991. Wilson’s career highlights in the major leagues was being part of the Mets’ winning team during the 1986 World Series championship and becoming inducted in the New York Mets Hall of Fame in 1996.

 

After his retirement, Wilson served in the management staff of the Kingsport Mets and was a coach for the New York Mets from 1997 to 2002. Wilson also managed the single A team Brooklyn Cyclones in 2005. Apart from his baseball career, Wilson also runs several businesses with fellow pro baseball athlete Bill Buckner, according to sources.

 

Nothing is more rewarding for a fan than to have his own collection room filled up with autographed MLB souvenirs like autographed MLB helmets and hats, autographed baseballs, autographed MLB bats and autographed MLB jerseys.

 

About Mookie Wilson:

Mookie Wilson (full name: William Hayward Wilson; no nicknames) played centerfielder from 1980 until 1991 for the New York Mets and Toronto Blue Jays. He played for the Mets from 1980 - 1989 and Jays from 1989 - 1991. Over 12 seasons, he played 1403 games, hit 67 home runs, drove in 731 runs, and stole 327 bases. Born on February 9, 1956 in Bamberg, SC, Wilson stands 5' 10" and weighs 170 lb. He attended high school and was drafted by the New York Mets in the 2nd round of the 1977 amateur draft. His debut was on September 2, 1980 and he played his final game on October 6, 1991. Over his career, Wilson made $7,681,667. Common misspellings of his name include William Hayward Mookie Wilson.