Billy Wilson

Certified manager of equipment, former lifesize tetris player. Living the dream by playing the hand I was dealt.

[Ben Bobick @BenBobickLocal3]

That’s quite possibly the worst base runner interference call in the history of baseball

[Clint Hurdle @ClintHurdle13]

I kept this story in my pocket for a long time....

In Pittsburgh, September 15th is Roberto Clemente Day.

Every year the whole organization fans out across the city. It's like Christmas. Roberto's family is there, Vera and the boys.

My first year as manager was 2011. We celebrated. We shook hands and moved on.
We didn't win.

19 consecutive losing seasons.

2012 rolls around. Same day, same celebration. We had another losing season, our 20th consecutive.

After the ceremony, Roberto Jr. walked over.

"My mom wants to talk to you."

We went into the dugout. Me, Vera, and her three sons.

She spoke in Spanish. I played four years of winter ball so I understood enough. She wasn't angry, but she was passionate. And I kept hearing Roberto's number come up.

Roberto Jr. translated.

"My mother wants you to know that there cannot be a 21st losing season. That was Roberto's number. It would be a disgrace to his legacy."

She was staring right at me.

Before I could even think about what to say, words came out of my mouth:
"I promise you, Vera. That won't happen."

Roberto Jr. looked at me and said, "You made my mom a promise. I hope you can keep it."

I said, "I hope I can keep it too."

I didn't tell my coaches. I didn't tell the players. I told my wife. That was it.

The next year, 2013, we broke the consecutive seasons losing streak. Ended it at 20.

On Roberto Clemente Day that September, Vera came walking across that field.

And I probably got one of the most meaningful hugs I've ever received in my life.

The players did all the heavy lifting. I just got the hug.

Some promises are worth making before you know if you can keep them.

@Pirates

[Billy Wilson @bwilson822]

Thank you for saying the quiet part out loud

[MnM @BloopAndABlast]

I’m respectfully begging you guys to please stop using a CRJ in these animations.

[Billy Wilson @bwilson822]

20+ years of visits, thousands of miles driven when you weren’t in Chattanooga, my absolute favorite go to. Going to be tough getting over having to pay for a vinaigrette because I don’t want lettuce in my bowl @ChipotleTweets

[Big Cat @BarstoolBigCat]

Good morning to all who celebrate

[Penguins Jesus @PenguinsJesus]

I’m begging you. Bring back Pro Beach Hockey.

Somebody with a vision and money needs to give the people what they want.

[Pittsburgh Clothing Co. @PGHClothingCo]

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Amen.

[Billy Wilson @bwilson822]

@ChattAirport yinz need to get this baggage situation figured out. Been off plane for over 30 minutes and still nothing

[Billy Wilson @bwilson822]

Just hoping for a @Buccigross review

[Mark Kaboly @MarkKaboly]

Serious question.

What has Nutting's Pirates done over the past 20 years that suggests that he's going to all of a sudden wake up on a cold November day and say, "Yup, time to spend the big bucks."

[Adam Crowley @_adamcrowley]

When Aaron Rodgers threw up the fist pump it was the best I’ve felt as a #Steelers fan in 5 years.

[Billy Wilson @bwilson822]

Needs an immediate special election

[MLB Hall of Pretty Good @hallofgoodpod]

🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨

Josh Harrison has officially retired and is now Hall of Pretty Good eligible

[Chattanooga Football @GoMocsFB]

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲 🎂🎁🎉

➡️ @bwilson822

#GoMocsFB x #ClimbTheMtn

[Ravenwood Baseball @wcsRHSbaseball]

Congratulations to former Raptors Baseball standout Ryan Sabo! #RTTR

[Penguins Jesus @PenguinsJesus]

Dear @penguins:

Please use the 90’s goal horn and Rock and Roll Part 2 for the goal song.

If only for tomorrow night.

The roof will absolutely blow off of the building. You know what to do.

I wouldn’t even put a second thought to it. Just do it.

Signed,
Everyone

[Mark Kaboly @MarkKaboly]

Steelers are 1-11 when T.J. Watt doesn’t play. Quit looking at stats, people.

[Bill Wilson @bwilson9498]

@bwilson822 @Cam_Wilson27 best day ever!!!!!

[Billy Wilson @bwilson822]

@NWSMorristown officially at 1” in Lupton City, TN. Alternating periods of sleet and snow, with a couple short instances of Graupel about 45 minutes ago

[Billy Wilson @bwilson822]

My first Steeler game. 12/26/99 w/ @bwilson9498

[Matthew Luciow @matthewluciow92]

This was Football

#steelers

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