Wilson was a five-time All-Star and was named to the All-Star team in 1932, 1933, 1934, 1935, and 1939. He was also named the Most Valuable Player of the Negro Leagues in 1933. During his career, he played for several teams, including the Baltimore Black Sox, the Chicago American Giants, and the Homestead Grays.
Wilson was known for his power hitting, and he was the first player in the Negro Leagues to hit a home run in the new Yankee Stadium in 1933. He also holds the record for most home runs in a season in the Negro Leagues, with 24 in 1933.
Wilson was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2006, and his career is remembered as one of the most successful in the Negro Leagues. He was a powerful hitter and a versatile player who was able to play multiple positions. He was also a five-time All-Star and was named the Most Valuable Player of the Negro Leagues in 1933. His career is remembered as one of the most successful in the Negro Leagues.
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