Robert Earl Wilson (name changed from Earl Lawrence Wilson) (October 2, 1934 – April 23, 2005) was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Boston Red Sox (1959-60, 1962-66), Detroit Tigers (1966-1970) and San Diego Padres (1970). Wilson batted and threw right handed. He was born in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. In an 11-season career, Wilson posted a 121-109 record with 1452 strikeouts and a 3.69 ERA in 2051.2 innings pitched. Wilson died from a heart attack at his home in Southfield, Michigan, on April 23, 2005.