Jack Wilson and his son recreate historic moment in baseball
Pittsburgh witnessed an emotional reunion on the diamond. Jack Wilson, former shortstop for the Pittsburgh Pirates, threw the first pitch on Friday, but this time the catcher was his son, Jacob Wilson, who plays the same position for the Athletics.This special moment evoked memories from 19 years ago, when Jacob, at just 4 years old, threw the first ball to his father before a Pirates game.
Jack Wilson had a distinguished 12-season career in Major League Baseball, including his time with Pittsburgh between 2001 and 2009. His best season was in 2004, where he demonstrated his worth with a batting average of .308, 59 RBIs, and leading the league with 12 triples. Jacob Wilson, for his part, came into Friday’s game with a .320 batting average, 13 home runs, and 59 RBIs. A major milestone in his career was being chosen by the fans as the rookie shortstop for this season’s All-Star Game.
