Howard Paul "Highball" Wilson (August 9, 1878 - October 16, 1934) was a professional baseball

Professional baseball

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Pitcher

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. He played all or parts of four seasons in Major League Baseball

Major League Baseball

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, including a stint on the infamous 1899 Cleveland Spiders

1899 Cleveland Spiders season

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Wilson made just one appearance for the Spiders, pitching a complete game and losing. He spent the and seasons with the Norwich Witches of the Connecticut State League, then resurfaced with the Philadelphia Athletics

Oakland Athletics

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 in . During his brief stint in the A's rotation, he compiled a 7-5 record, helping the team to the American League

American League

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 pennant

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In , he pitched for the Washington Senators

Minnesota Twins

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, posting a decent 3.31 ERA but losing 18 games for a bad team. His career ended the following season.