 ernest judson wilson (february 28, 1894 â june 24, 1963), nicknamed "boojum", was an american third baseman, first baseman, and manager in negro league baseball. he played for the baltimore black sox, the homestead grays, and the philadelphia stars between 1922 and 1945. wilson was known a unique physique, a quick temper and outstanding hitting skills. he was elected to the baseball hall of fame in 2006, one of 17 black negro league or pre-negro league players inducted that year. ==biography== wilson was born in remington, virginia. as a teenager, he moved to foggy bottom in washington, d.c. he served in world war i. during his career played primarily for the baltimore black sox (1922â30), homestead grays (1931â32, 1940â45), and philadelphia stars (1933â39). wilson was nicknamed "boojum" after the noise his line drives made after striking the outfield fences. one of the negro leagues' most powerful hitters, his career batting average of .351 ranks him among the top five players. he also enjoyed remarkable success in the cuban winter league in the 1920s. pitcher satchel paige claimed that wilson and chino smith were the two toughest outs he ever faced (wilson hit .375 against paige). catcher josh gibson said that wilson was the best hitter in baseball. he had an unusual physique, standing 5'8" and weighing 195 pounds with a large torso, a small waist, bowed legs and pigeon toe.{{cite book|last
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