Lester Wilbur Wilson (July 17, 1885 – April 4, 1969) was a

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player. He appeared in five games in

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for the

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during the 1911 season. Listed at , 170 lb., Wilson batted left-handed and threw right-handed. He was born in

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. Wilson, who was nicknamed "Tug", went hitless in seven

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s (.000) and received two walks, without scoring or driving in any runs. In three appearances as an

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, two in left field and one in

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(1), he collected a 1.000

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in four chances. Wilson died at the age of 83 in Edmonds, Washington.

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