Frank Wilson '24
- A highly-skilled athlete, he earned 11 varsity letters- four each in baseball and football and three in track. - He was a member of Boston College's 1920 Eastern Football champions, and as a senior in 1923, was the leading rusher on the Eagle team that finished with a 7-1-1 record. - His dazzling speed earned him a host of collegiate track honors. - A four-year starter in the Eagles' baseball outfield, he led the 1923 team to a 30-3 record that included 22 consecutive victories. As a senior, he led the nation in batting with a .450 average and established a college baseball record by hitting safely in 27 straight games. - Following graduation, he went directly to the roster of the Boston Braves and played right field in 61 games. He later played with the Cleveland Indians and St. Louis Browns. - Inducted into the Boston College Varsity Club Athletic Hall of Fame in 2002. |
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