Edward Augustine "Fred" Knouff (June 1867 – September 14, 1900) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher from 1885 to 1889. He played for the Philadelphia Athletics, Baltimore Orioles, St. Louis Browns, and Cleveland Blues.
Ed Knouff | |
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![]() 1887 baseball card of Knouff | |
Pitcher | |
Born: June 1867 Philadelphia | |
Died: September 14, 1900(1900-09-14) (aged 33) Philadelphia | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
July 1, 1885, for the Philadelphia Athletics | |
Last MLB appearance | |
June 7, 1889, for the Philadelphia Athletics | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 20–20 |
Earned run average | 4.17 |
Strikeouts | 128 |
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Knouff started his professional baseball career in 1884, at the age of 17, with Newark of the Eastern League. He played in various leagues until 1892.[1]
In 1897, Knouff was serving as a Philadelphia firefighter when he fell and broke his back. Doctors were unable to help him, and Knouff remained in a hospital until his death in 1900.[2]
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St. Louis Browns 1887 American Association champions | |
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