Elmer Russell "Jack" Knight (January 12, 1895 – July 30, 1976) was an American right-handed

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. Born in Pittsboro, Mississippi, he played from 1922 to 1927, pitching in 72 games for the

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and

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. He worked as a minor-league manager for the

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, and

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for several years after his playing career ended. He died at age 81 in

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