Wilson played with the New York Mets (1980–89) and Toronto Blue Jays (1989–91). He was a switch-hitter, known for his impressive speed and positive attitude. Fans would frequently chant Mooooo-kie" in appreciation of him. In twelve seasons, Wilson was a .274 hitter with 67 home runs, 438 RBI, and 327 stolen bases in 1403 games. Wilson holds the Mets career records for career stolen bases (281) and career triples (62). Wilson is the batter who, in Game 6 of the 1986 World Series, hit the ground ball that went through the legs of Red Sox first baseman Bill Buckner, allowing the winning run to score in the bottom of the 10th. He was inducted into the New York Mets Hall of Fame in 1996. In 2005, Wilson managed the single A team Brooklyn Cyclones. Previously, he managed the Rookie League Kingsport Mets team and was a coach for the New York Mets from 1997 to 2002."
