The Tobs nickname was a shortened form of the word "tobacconists".
From 1908 to 1910, the team was officially known as the Wilson Tobacconists and played in the Eastern Carolina League.
The 1941 Tobs were recognized as one of the 100 greatest minor league teams of all time.
The 1966 team had future Hall of Fame member Rod Carew in their line-up.
Currently, a summer collegiate baseball team plays at Fleming Stadium as the Wilson Tobs.