Jack Knight (baseball)
Encyclopedia
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 1922–1927, pitching in 72 games for the St. Louis Cardinals
, Philadelphia Phillies
and Boston Braves
.
He worked as a minor league manager for several years after his playing career ended. He died at age 81 in San Antonio, Texas
.
United States
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right-handed pitcher
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
in Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
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. Born in Pittsboro, Mississippi
Pittsboro, Mississippi
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, he played from 1922–1927, pitching in 72 games for the St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
, Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies
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and Boston Braves
Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
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He worked as a minor league manager for several years after his playing career ended. He died at age 81 in San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio is the seventh-largest city in the United States of America and the second-largest city within the state of Texas, with a population of 1.33 million. Located in the American Southwest and the south–central part of Texas, the city serves as the seat of Bexar County. In 2011,...
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