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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
Pitcher
Born: (1895-01-12)January 12, 1895 Pittsboro, Mississippi
Died: July 30, 1976(1976-07-30) (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
St. Louis Cardinals (1922) Philadelphia Phillies (1925–1926) Boston Braves (1927)

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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