Michael "Tack" Wilson (born May 16, 1955) is an American former

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player. He played parts of two seasons in

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(MLB) with the

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and

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in 1983 and 1987. Primarily an

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, he was most often used as a

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, being used in that manner in eight out of his twelve career games played. Following his playing career, Wilson would become a coach. He was hired by the

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to be a

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for their farm team, then was promoted to be the senior club's hitting coach on September 18, 2018.

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1955 births Living people Albuquerque Dukes players Amarillo Dillas players American expatriate baseball players in Canada Baseball coaches from Louisiana Baseball players from Shreveport, Louisiana Bellingham Dodgers players California Angels players Clinton Dodgers players Danville Dodgers players Daytona Beach Explorers players Denver Zephyrs players Edmonton Trappers players Grays Harbor Loggers players Huntsville Stars players Major League Baseball designated hitters Major League Baseball outfielders Minnesota Twins players Minor league baseball coaches Oklahoma City 89ers players Phoenix Firebirds players Phoenix Giants players San Antonio Dodgers players Tigres de Aragua players American expatriate baseball players in Venezuela Toledo Mud Hens players Tulsa Drillers players Visalia Oaks players African-American baseball players {{US-baseball-outfielder-1950s-stub