Wilson Kilmer was a vital part of the Emporia State University pitching staff during the 1978 and 1979 seasons.  He finished his career as a Hornet with a 17-5 record (.772) and a 1.81 earned run average.  In 1978, he was a member of the team which won the 1978 NAIA National Championship, finishing the year with an 8-2 record and 1.88 ERA.  At the 1978 NAIA World Series, he posted a complete game win against Lewis and Clark and also notched a save against Missouri Southern in the championship game.  As a senior, Kilmer had a 9-3 record with a 1.73 ERA and 12 complete games.  In that season he earned first-team NAIA?All-American honors as well as first-team All-Area III, All-District 10, and All-CSIC recognition.  He also was honored for his efforts in the classroom by being named ESU Student-Athlete of the Year in 1979.  He later served as a graduate assistant coach for the Hornets from 1980 to 1984.