Jimmy Wilson

American soccer and baseball player

James Wilson (July 23, 1900 – May 31, 1947), nicknamed "Ace," was an American professional athlete in soccer and baseball.He began his professional sports career as a soccer outside right in the National Association Football League and American Soccer League before becoming a catcher, manager and coach in Major League Baseball.

Wilson was the starting catcher for the National League in baseball's first All-Star game.He threw and batted right-handed and was listed at 6 ft 1+1/2 in (187 cm) tall and 200 pounds (91 kg).