Mookie Wilson

Quick Facts

Full Name	Mookie Wilson
Occupation	Baseball Player
Date Of Birth	Feb 9, 1956(1956-02-09)
Age	68
Birthplace	Bamberg
Country	United States
Birth City	South Carolina
Horoscope	Aquarius

Mookie Wilson Biography

Mookie Wilson is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on February 9, 1956 in Bamberg, South Carolina, United States. Former New York Mets center fielder, best known for his ground ball hitting that helped the Mets win 1986 World Series.

His ground ball, which passed through the legs Red Sox first baseman His ground ball, which went through the legs of Red Sox first baseman Bill Buckner during the 1986 World Series, became one of the most famous plays in baseball history. during 1986 World Series, was one of the most iconic plays in baseball history.

In the mid-1970s, South Carolina State University, a program located in Orangeburg, South Carolina and very near Wilson’s hometown, discontinued its baseball program just days after Wilson had signed a letter of intent to play for the Bulldogs. As a result, Mookie attended Spartanburg Methodist College for the 1974 & 1975 seasons. While attending Spartanburg Methodist, Mookie was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fourth round of the January 1976 amateur draft but he did not sign. Instead, Mookie transferred to play for The University of South Carolina Gamecocks, preferring to attempt to better his draft stock by playing for former New York Yankees great and fellow South Carolina native Bobby Richardson who was the head coach of the Gamecocks at the time. The gamble paid off as Wilson was selected in the second round of the 1977 Major League Baseball draft by the New York Mets. Mookie was part of the Gamecocks’ second team to play for a national championship in Omaha, Nebraska in the 1977 College World Series. He was also named to the 1977 All- Tournament team as an outfielder. He earned a B.S. degree from Mercy College.

The Mets drafted Wilson’s brother John in the 17th round of the 1982 amateur draft. A speedster like his brother, John stole 56 bases for the Columbia Mets of the South Atlantic League in 1984. Mookie also has a brother, Phil, who played minor league ball for the Minnesota Twins and Montreal Expos. Another brother, Richard, is the biological father of former major league outfielder Preston Wilson. On June 22, 1978, Mookie Wilson married Preston’s mother, Rosa Gilbert, making him both Preston’s stepfather and uncle. Wilson was an outfielder for the Texas League Class AA Jackson Mets at the time of the wedding. The ceremony was conducted at the home plate of Smith-Wills Stadium in Jackson, Mississippi, before a hometown crowd of 1,200 and included an archway of bats held aloft by Wilson’s teammates for the bride and groom’s procession.

Rosa Gilbert was his wife at Smith-Wills Stadium’s home plate in 1978.

Mookie Wilson Net Worth

Mookie Wilson is one of the richest Baseball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Mookie Wilson 's net worth $3 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He played college baseball for the University of South Carolina and was drafted by The Mets in Round 2 of the 1977 MLB Draft.

In 2012, the auction sold the ground ball that gave rise to the winning run in Game 6 in the 1986 World Series for $418 250.

William Hayward “Mookie” Wilson (born February 9, 1956) is an American former Major League Baseball outfielder and coach remembered as the Met who hit the ground ball that rolled through Bill Buckner’s legs in the bottom of the 10th inning of game six of the 1986 World Series.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Mookie Wilson height 5 ft 10 in Mookie weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Mookie Wilson Dating?

According to our records, Mookie Wilson married to Rosa Gilbert. As of December 1, 2023, Mookie Wilson’s is not dating anyone.

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Mookie became a fixture atop the Mets line-up through 1984, and was soon himself the face of the organization. In 1982, he stole at least one base in each of his first five games on his way to breaking Frank Taveras’ team record with 58 stolen bases. He passed Mazzilli to become the team’s all-time stolen base leader in 1984 (he has since been passed in both categories by José Reyes).

Facts & Trivia

Mookie Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Mookie Wilson celebrates birthday on February 9 of every year.

Wilson suffered the first injury of his career in 1985, missing two months of the season after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder. He returned in September, but in a very limited role. The second major injury of his career came the following spring, when Mets shortstop Rafael Santana nailed Wilson in the eye with a thrown ball during base running drills. Wilson needed to be carted off the field and required 21 stitches.

Top Facts about Mookie Wilson

1. Mookie Wilson played for the New York Mets from 1980-1989.
2. He was known for his speed and base-stealing abilities.
3. Wilson hit .276 with 327 stolen bases in his career.
4. He is best remembered for hitting the famous ground ball that went through Bill Buckner’s legs in Game 6 of the 1986 World Series.
5. Wilson won a Gold Glove award in 1982.
6. He was named to the All-Star team in 1986.
7. Wilson retired from baseball after the 1991 season.
8. He has since worked as a coach and broadcaster.
9. In 2014, he was inducted into the New York Mets Hall of Fame.
10. Wilson remains a beloved figure among Mets fans to this day.

Why was Mookie Wilson called Mookie?

Betts’ mother Diana Benedict has a sister named Cookie. Cookie named her son partly after Benedict. So when Benedict was naming her son, she wanted to include her own name, Mookie’s father’s name and an ode to her sister. Their solution: Markus Lynn Betts, nickname Mookie.

What is Mookie Wilson's real first name?

William Hayward Wilson was born in Bamberg, South Carolina, on February 9, 1956, one of 12 children.

Is Mookie Wilson in the Baseball Hall of Fame?

Wilson was inducted into the New York Mets Hall of Fame in 1996. In 2005, Wilson managed the single A team Brooklyn Cyclones. Previously, he managed the Rookie League Kingsport Mets team and was a coach for the New York Mets from 1997 to 2002.

How much does Mookie Wilson make?

Mookie Wilson net worth: Mookie Wilson is an American former professional baseball player who has a net worth of $3 million. Mookie Wilson was born in Bamberg, South Carolina in February 1956.

What is Mookie short for?

Betts attributed his nickname Mookie to his parents watching former NBA player Mookie Blaylock. Betts’ initials also spell MLB, and his parents want his initials to spell out the MLB. So there you have it, his name is really Markus, but everyone knows him as Mookie.