Biography

Willie Wilson was born on July 9, 1955 in Montgomery, Alabama, USA.

Auctioned his 1985 World Series ring to pay off debts. Wilson, who filed for bankruptcy, made over $11 million during his career. (April 2001)

Drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 1st round of the 1974 amateur draft. Batted .285 with 2207 hits in 19 seasons with the Royals, Oakland Athletics, and Chicago Cubs.

I didn't want to win it by sneaking in the back door, but I did sneak in the back door. My pride told me to play (the final game), but my common sense told me to not to. I went with my common sense. -- on beating Robin Yount .3316 to .3307 to win the 1982 A.L. batting title