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Classic Photos of Brian Wilson
Classic Photos of Brian Wilson
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Then-rookie Brian Wilson impersonates singer Billy Idol during spring training in 2006. It was all part of a spoof of "American Idol" that the rookies put on.
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Wilson works out during spring training in 2007. At that time, Wilson was returning after he had a 5.40 ERA during his rookie campaign. He went on to post a 2.28 ERA in 2007.
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In 2008, his first year as a closer, Wilson recorded 41 saves and went 3-2 with a 4.62 ERA. At that time he sported a "soul patch" and not his soon-to-be-trademark beard.
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Wilson runs down a San Francisco street during the team's 2010 victory parade. The righty had six saves and a 0.00 ERA during the postseason.
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Wilson trains near his home in Los Angeles.
Sergio Romo and Brian Wilson
Wilson, right, and teammate Sergio Romo celebrate in the San Francisco streets during the Giants' 2010 World Series victory parade.
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Wilson's home offers the star pitcher a great view of downtown Los Angeles.
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Wilson's strikeout of Nelson Cruz in Game 5 against the Rangers gave the Giants their first World Series title since 1954.
Brian Wilson and Cody Ross
Wilson and teammate Cody Ross, center, celebrate with champagne in the locker room after winning the 2010 World Series.
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Wilson arrived to spring training in a patrol car in 2011.
Tim Lincecum and Brian Wilson
Wilson and Tim Lincecum watch their team square off against the rival Los Angeles Dodgers. Both pitchers have been Giants their entire careers.
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After being pulled in the ninth inning against the Tigers, Wilson took a bat to a Gatorade contained that was in the dugout. The Giants hung on for the 4-3 victory.
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Wearing a hoodie, Wilson awaits the start of a July 2011 game against the Mets.
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Less than a year after recording the final out of the World Series, Wilson did the same in the 2011 All-Star Game, as the National League won 5-1.
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Wilson arrived at the 2011 ESPYS in Los Angeles wearing a spandex tuxedo.
