Jack Knight
Elmer Russell Knight
Born: January 12, 1895
Pittsboro, MS US
Deceased: July 30, 1976
San Antonio, TX US
Coaching Career: 1934-1954
Jack Knight compiled a record of 736 wins and 572 losses in his managing career with the Fargo-Moorhead Twins, Flint Gems, Flint Indians, Charleston Senators, Zanesville Dodgers, Santa Barbara Dodgers, Grand Rapids Jets, Lancaster Red Roses and Odessa Oilers. He began managing during the 1934 season and last managed during the 1954 campaign.
Coaching Record:
| Season | League | Level | Team | G | W | L | W% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | NL | D | Fargo-Moorhead Twins | 117 | 64 | 53 | .547 | |
| 1935 | NL | D | Fargo-Moorhead Twins | 111 | 72 | 39 | .649 | |
| 1937 | NL | D | Fargo-Moorhead Twins | 111 | 70 | 41 | .631 | |
| 1938 | NL | D | Fargo-Moorhead Twins | 116 | 60 | 56 | .517 | |
| 1939 | NL | D | Fargo-Moorhead Twins | 114 | 66 | 48 | .579 | |
| 1940 | MSL | C | Flint Gems | 108 | 67 | 41 | .620 | |
| 1941 | MSL | C | Flint Indians | 108 | 70 | 38 | .648 | |
| 1942 | MAL | C | Charleston Senators | 126 | 75 | 51 | .595 | |
| 1944 | OSL | D | Zanesville Dodgers | 129 | 58 | 71 | .450 | |
| 1945 | OSL | D | Zanesville Dodgers | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1946 | CL | C | Santa Barbara Dodgers | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1948 | CL | A | Grand Rapids Jets | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1948 | ISL | B | Lancaster Red Roses | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1949 | CL | A | Grand Rapids Jets | 136 | 70 | 66 | .515 | |
| 1950 | CL | A | Grand Rapids Jets | 132 | 64 | 68 | .485 | |
| 1951 | CL | A | Grand Rapids Jets | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1954 | LL | C | Odessa Oilers | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| Totals | 1308 | 736 | 572 | .563 |
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