Wilmer Leon Fields (August 2, 1922 - June 4, 2004) was a pitcher and third baseman in baseball's Negro Leagues. Wilmer was often referred to as 'Red' or Wilmer 'The Great' Fields.
former college/AAFC quarterback; played for Duke University, Boston Yanks; Brooklyn Dodgers & NY Yankees; coached baseball at Duke University; member of College & Pro Football Hall of Fames; All-American; played MLB shortstop, 2nd & 3rd for A's 1937-38