Fritz Von Kolnitz
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Alfred Holmes Von Kolnitz
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Weight 175 lb.
- School College of Charleston, University of South Carolina
- Debut April 18, 1914
- Final Game September 17, 1916
- Born May 20, 1893 in Charleston, SC USA
- Died March 18, 1948 in Mount Pleasant, SC USA
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Fritz Von Kolnitz played only sparingly in his three-year stint in the majors, but he could certainly hold court off the field. Or, at least participate in it.
The player from Charleston, SC became a member of the South Carolina Bar in May 1914, less than a month after he made his major league debut with the Cincinnati Reds. Von Kolnitz had attended the University of South Carolina law school and had turned 21 the day before he officially became an attorney.
In his career as a player, von Kolnitz appeared in 115 games and hit just .212. His career numbers include 19 RBI and five stolen bases.
He ran for Congress in 1940 but lost to Mendel Rivers.
Later he was in the Armed Forces during both World Wars. He was the highest ranking baseball player in WWI; attaining the rank of Major. (source TSN)
