John Knight

John Wesley Knight
(Schoolboy)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Hieght 6' 2½", Weight 180 lb.
• School University of Pennsylvania
• High School Central High School (Philadelphia)
• Debut April 14, 1905
• Final Game October 4, 1913
• Born October 6, 1885 in Philadelphia, PA USA
• Died December 19, 1965 in Walnut Creek, CA USA

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Biographical Information

John Knight played in the majors for eight years, with numerous games at each of shortstop, third, first, and second base. A weak hitter most years, he had a career year with the New York Highlanders in 1910 when he hit .312 and came close to leading his team in slugging.

As a 19-year-old rookie, Knight was the regular shortstop for the Philadelphia Athletics in 1905.

Knight was just briefly at the University of Pennsylvania Dental School in 1912.

Related Sites

• John Knight at the SABR Bio Project