Twice, during his playing time with the Providence Grays, he was also manager including the entire first season of the team's existence in 1878.

He began his career with the Providence Grays in 1882.

The next day, he made his pitching debut against the Providence Grays.

The team finished in fourth place, 22 games behind the pennant-winning Providence Grays.

He played the rest of the 1929 and 1930 seasons with the Providence Grays.

In 1948 and 1949 the team was known as the Providence Grays.

He played his first professional game on August 3, 1882, for the Providence Grays.

Wheeler began his career with the Providence Grays as a pitcher, where he pitched well.

He played for the Providence Grays from 1909 to 1911.

His major league career ended two years later as regular second baseman for the new Providence Grays.