Mookie Wilson Biography

Mookie Wilson born William Hayward Wilson is an American former Major League Baseball outfielder and coach.

He is well 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 19986 World Series.

A switch hitter with excellent speed, his positive attitude and hustle immediately endeared him to a New York Mets fan base with precious few stars to root for when he first came up in the early 1980s. He was enshrined in the New York Mets Hall of Fame in 1996.

Mookie Wilson Age

Wilson is 65 years old as of 2021. He was born on February 9th, 1956 in Bamberg, South Carolina, United States. He celebrates his birthday on February 9th every year. His birth sign is Aquarius.

Mookie Wilson Height and Weight

Mookie measures a standing height of 5 feet 10 inches tall which is equivalent to 1.78 meters. However, his weight as well as his other body measurements are currently under review and will soon be updated.

Mookie Wilson Education

He pitched for the Bamberg-Ehrhardt High School Red Raiders baseball team under coach David Horton.

College

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 and 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.

Wilson earned a bachelor’s degree in 1996 from Mercy College in New York. He has been a resident of Lakewood Township, New Jersey, where he and his wife started an educational center for girls, “Mookie’s Roses”, in 1986.

Mookie Wilson Parents and Siblings

Wilson was born and raised by his parents in Bamberg, South Carolina. Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Mookie’s parents is still unclear. 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. We will update this section once this information is available.

Mookie Wilson Wife and Children

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.

Mookie Wilson Salary

Details about his annual salary are currently unavailable. This information is currently under review and will soon be updated.

Mookie Wilson Net Worth

Wilson’s net worth is publicly not available. His primary source of income is his career as a Television Personality. Through his various sources of income, we believe that Mookie has been able to accumulate a good net worth but prefers to keep it private. We will update this section once this information is available.

Mookie Wilson Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Mookie Wilson.

Mookie Wilson Wiki

• Full Names: William Hayward Wilson
• Popular As: Mookie Wilson
• Gender: Male
• Occupation / Profession: former Major League Baseball outfielder and coach
• Nationality: American
• Race / Ethnicity:  African-American
• Religion:  Christian
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Mookie Wilson Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 65 years old as of 2021
• Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
• Date of Birth: February 9th, 1956
• Place of Birth: Bamberg, South Carolina, United States.
• Birthday: February 9th

Mookie Wilson Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: Not Available
• Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 10 inches
• Weight: Not Known
• Eye Color: Not Available
• Hair Color: Not Available
• Shoe Size: Not Available
• Dress Size: Not Available
• Breast Size: Not Available
• Waist Size: Not Available
• Hip Size: Not Available

Mookie Wilson Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Not Known
• Mother: Not Known
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): John, Phil, and Richard
• Marital Status: Married
• Wife / Spouse: Married to Rosa Gilbert
• Children: Not Known

Mookie Wilson Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: Under Review
• Salary: Under Review
• Source of Income: former Major League Baseball outfielder and coach

Mookie Wilson House and Cars

• Place of living: To be Updated
• Cars: Car Brand to be Updated

Frequently Asked Questions About Mookie Wilson

Who is Wilson?

Mookie Wilson born William Hayward Wilson is an American former Major League Baseball outfielder and coach. He is well 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 19986 World Series.

How old is Wilson?

He was born on February 9th, 1956 in Bamberg, South Carolina, United States.

How tall is Wilson?

Mookie measures a standing height of 5 feet 10 inches tall which is equivalent to 1.78 meters. However, his weight as well as his other body measurements are currently under review and will soon be updated.

Is Wilson married?

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.

How much is Wilson worth?

Wilson’s net worth is publicly not available. His primary source of income is his career as a Television Personality. Through his various sources of income, we believe that Mookie has been able to accumulate a good net worth but prefers to keep it private. We will update this section once this information is available.

How much does Wilson make?

Details about his annual salary are currently unavailable. This information is currently under review and will soon be updated.

Where does Wilson live?

Because of security reasons, Wilson has not shared his precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of his house.

Is Wilson dead or alive?

Mookie is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Wilson Now?

Wilson became an ordained Baptist minister in 2014.

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