Stan Klopp
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Stanley Harold Klopp (Betz)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 1½", Weight 180 lb.
- Debut April 30, 1944
- Final Game August 5, 1944
- Born December 22, 1910 in Womelsdorf, PA USA
- Died March 11, 1980 in Robesonia, PA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Stan "Betz" Klopp played one season in the big leagues, in 1944 when he was 33 years old. Prior to that, he had been a successful pitcher in the Lebanon Valley Baseball League and had played basketball with the Womelsdorf "Big Five". He also played semi-pro baseball in Iowa. After his major league days, he went back to the Lebanon Valley League and was a player-coach for Robesonia in 1956. He also worked for Dana Corporation.
Main Source: Reading Eagle, March 8, 1980
