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OT - Don Wilson
I was just reading about Don Wilson, pitcher for the Astros who died at the age of 29 in 1975. I was born a few years after he passed, but in reading about him...he seemed like a pretty darn good pitcher. His death seems somewhat mysterious. Does anyone know the official or unofficial story behind his death? I got this from Wikipedia:
"On January 5, 1975, Wilson died at his Fondren Southwest Houston home he shared with his wife, daughter and son. Wilson was found in the passenger seat of his brown Ford Thunderbird inside the garage with the engine running. The garage was attached to the house, which caused his son, Alex, to die also and his daughter and wife be hospitalized in a coma. The official cause of death states that Wilson's death was accidental." Sorry for such a bleak post, but I was just curious. Rob PS - Sorry for the off-topic post on the Pre-War side!!
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I think he pitched a couple of no-hitters, if I remember correctly.
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He did indeed throw 2 no-no's. He threw the first no hitter in a domed/astro-turf stadium. He had a power arm and had very good stats up until his untimely death. As a student of baseball history I was a little surprised in myself that I haven't heard much about him. I didn’t even realize his number was retired by the Astros.
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Funny you bring this name up
I recently purchased a 1971 signed N.L. all star team ball and as I was researching the careers of the players who signed, he was one of them. I was shocked to learn he died I believe before his 30th birthday. Sad story.
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The Don Wilson death
*IS* one of the great mysteries of baseball necrology. No one will ever know if it was a tragic accident
An attempt to kill his wife and kids and he did not get out of the garage in time Something faulty in the house Something caused by a family disturbance which ended up with this tragic twist Needless to say; I have heard all four of these scenarios and no one really knows what occured that night except for those who perished. Rich |
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Great topic,
Over the decades, Ive been to many suicide scenes. We all agreed, this method by far, appears to be the best choice. Of course NOT in an attached garage! Bill Bergen's brother was also a terrific catcher for the Beaneaters, but quite troubled. man; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marty_Bergen_(baseball) |
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