About Cotton Knaupp
Lived 1889 – 1967 (aged 77). Cotton Knaupp was an American baseball player.
Henry Antone "Cotton" Knaupp (August 13, 1889 – July 6, 1967) was an American Major League Baseball player. A shortstop during his major league career, Knaupp batted from the right side and threw with his right hand. He had a listed height of , and a listed weight of 165 pounds.
Knaupp spent parts of two seasons in the major leagues with the Cleveland Naps, known today as the Cleveland Indians. He appeared in 31 games, compiling a .184 batting average, a .252 on-base percentage, and a .245 slugging percentage in 98 at bats. Knaupp continued playing professionally after the end of his major league career, and he achieved a notable milestone in 1916. While playing second base for the New Orleans Pelicans on August 8, 1916, Knaupp became the only player in the history of the Southern Association to turn an unassisted triple play.
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Who was Cotton Knaupp?
American baseball player (1889-1967)
When was Cotton Knaupp born?
Cotton Knaupp was born on 13 August 1889 in San Antonio.
When did Cotton Knaupp die?
Cotton Knaupp died on 6 July 1967 in New Orleans.
What was Cotton Knaupp's occupation?
Cotton Knaupp was a baseball player.
What nationality was Cotton Knaupp?
Cotton Knaupp was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Cotton Knaupp. https://biography.guide/cotton-knaupp/
MLA: "Cotton Knaupp." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/cotton-knaupp/.
Chicago: "Cotton Knaupp." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/cotton-knaupp/.
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