John Knight
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John Wesley Knight (Schoolboy)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Hieght 6' 2½", Weight 180 lb.
- School University of Pennsylvania
- 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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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 1905 Philadelphia Athletics.
Knight was just briefly at the University of Pennsylvania Dental School in 1912.
