Today's Birthday: Darold Knowles (Elmira Pioneers, 1962, '63)

Credits: Topps Co. via Trading Card Database

Happy 79th birthday to former Eastern League prospect Darold Knowles. He pitched for the Elmira Pioneers during the 1962 and '63 seasons.

Knowles spent 16 seasons in the major leagues with the Baltimore Orioles (1965), Philadelphia Phillies (1966), Washington Senators (1967-71), Oakland Athletics (1971-74), Chicago White Sox (1975-76), Texas Rangers (1977), Montreal Expos (1978), and St. Louis Cardinals (1979-80).

He appeared in the 1969 All Star game and 1973 World Series. After he retired as a player, he coached in the minor leagues for several seasons and was on the coaching staffs of the St. Louis Cardinals in 1983 and Philadelphia Phillies in 1989 and '90.

Source: Baseball Reference

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