Peru State College Athletics

Whether with the bat or with the glove, Whip Wilson was one of the top softball players ever to take the field for Peru State. From 1977-80, the Oakland, Iowa native posted a remarkable .371 career batting average and established a number of school batting records, including eight which still stood at the time of her induction. A fine defensive player at shortstop, Wilson had speed (setting the career record for stolen bases), power (setting the career home run mark), and a good eye (setting the career record for walks).