Mookie Wilson New York Mets Cards
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Mookie Wilson is a former center fielder who played with the New York Mets (1980-89) and Toronto Blue Jays (1989-91).
He was a switch hitter, known for his impressive speed and positive attitude.
Fans would frequently chant "Mooooo-kie" in appreciation of him.
He remains regarded with special affection by Mets fans.
Wilson is the batter who, in Game 6 of the 1986 World Series, avoided being hit by a wild pitch,
allowing the tying run to score in the bottom of the 10th.
His ground ball later in the same at bat went through the legs of Red Sox first baseman Bill Buckner,
allowing the winning run to score.
In twelve seasons, Wilson was a .274 hitter with 67 home runs, 438 RBI, and 327 stolen bases in 1403 games.
Wilson held the Mets record for career stolen bases (281) and career triples (62) until Jose Reyes broke
both marks during the 2008 season.
When the Mets decided to rebuild, Wilson requested a trade.
The Mets accommodated him by trading him to the Blue Jays on August 1, 1989.
Wilson was inducted into the New York Mets Hall of Fame in 1996.
