About Larry Kopf
Lived 1890 – 1986 (aged 95). Larry Kopf was an American baseball player.
William Lorenz "Larry" Kopf (November 3, 1890 – October 15, 1986) was an American professional baseball player who played infield in the Major Leagues from to . He would play for the Cleveland Indians, Philadelphia Athletics, Boston Braves and Cincinnati Reds. Best known for his part in the only double no hitter in major league history. Kopf led off the tenth inning with a line drive single, breaking up a full nine innings without a hit for either team. He later scored on a single by Jim Thorpe.
He was the brother of football coach Herb Kopf.
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Who was Larry Kopf?
American baseball player
When was Larry Kopf born?
Larry Kopf was born on 3 November 1890 in Bristol.
When did Larry Kopf die?
Larry Kopf died on 15 October 1986 in Hamilton County.
What was Larry Kopf's occupation?
Larry Kopf was a baseball player.
What nationality was Larry Kopf?
Larry Kopf was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Larry Kopf. https://biography.guide/larry-kopf/
MLA: "Larry Kopf." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/larry-kopf/.
Chicago: "Larry Kopf." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/larry-kopf/.
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