Jack Knight (baseball)
Elmer Russell "Jack" Knight (January 12, 1895 – July 30, 1976) was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. Born in Pittsboro, Mississippi, he played from 1922 to 1927, pitching in 72 games for the St. Louis Cardinals, Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Braves.
| Jack Knight | |
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| Pitcher | |
| Born: January 12, 1895 Pittsboro, Mississippi | |
| Died: July 30, 1976 (aged 81) San Antonio, Texas | |
Batted: Left Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 20, 1922, for the St. Louis Cardinals | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| April 25, 1927, for the Boston Braves | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Record | 10-18 |
| Earned run average | 6.85 |
| Strikeouts | 49 |
| Teams | |
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He worked as a minor-league manager for the Cleveland Indians, Brooklyn Dodgers, and Chicago Cubs for several years after his playing career ended. He died at age 81 in San Antonio, Texas.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
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