Hack Wilson was an American professional baseball player who played in the National League for twelve seasons. He was a center fielder and right-handed batter who played for the New York Giants, Chicago Cubs, and the Brooklyn Dodgers.

Wilson was known for his power hitting, setting the National League record for home runs in a season with 56 in 1930. He also set the single-season record for RBIs with 191 in 1930, a record that still stands today. He was a two-time National League home run champion and a three-time RBI champion.

Wilson was a five-time All-Star and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1979. He was also known for his defensive prowess, winning the National League fielding percentage title in 1928.

Wilson was also known for his off-field antics, including drinking and gambling. He was suspended by the Cubs in 1931 for his behavior and was traded to the Dodgers in 1932. He retired in 1934 after a brief stint with the Dodgers.

Throughout his career, Wilson was one of the most feared hitters in the National League. He was a powerful hitter with a great eye for the strike zone. He was also an excellent fielder and a leader in the clubhouse. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1979, cementing his legacy as one of the greatest players of his era.

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