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William Hayward "Mookie" Wilson

Outfielder 1980-1989
Coach 1997-2002

— Inducted: 1996 —

 
 
William Hayward "Mookie" Wilson Marker image. Click for full size.
By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 29, 2025
1. William Hayward "Mookie" Wilson Marker
Inscription. Renowned for one of the most memorable moments in Mets history in Game Six of the 1986 World Series…Wilson's trickling groundball brought home the winning run, capping a three run rally in the 10th inning…upon his retirement, led the Mets in stolen bases (281) and triples (62)…Wilson's postseason heroics and energetic play over 10 seasons made him one of the most popular Mets of all time.
 
Erected by New York Mets Baseball Club.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African AmericansSports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1986.
 
Location. 40° 45.323′ N, 73° 50.787′ W. Marker is in Queens, New York, in Queens County. It is in Corona. It can be reached from Roosevelt Avenue west of Seaver Way, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120-01 Roosevelt Ave, Corona NY 11368, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, the Western Hemisphere, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself
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in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Cleon Joseph Jones (here, next to this marker); Frank Edwin "Tug" McGraw (here, next to this marker); David "Davey" Johnson (here, next to this marker); Dwight Eugene Gooden (here, next to this marker); Keith Hernandez (here, next to this marker); Tommie L. Agee (here, next to this marker); Gary Edmund Carter (here, next to this marker); John Francis "Frank" Cashen (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Queens.
 
Several markers at Citi Field image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 29, 2025
2. Several markers at Citi Field
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on September 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 57 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on September 1, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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