Jack Knight

Details
Stats
Game Logs
Given name: Elmer Russell Knight
Nicknames: None
Primary Pos: Pitcher
Hght/Wght: 6'0" / 175 lbs
Bats/Throws: L / R
Born: Jan 12, 1895 in Pittsboro, MS
Died: Jul 30, 1976 in San Antonio, TX (81 years old)
Debut: Sep 20, 1922

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.

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.