Knight was a terrific third baseman over his career. Talk about having it tough from the start of his career. He was the man who replaced Pete Rose at third base for the Reds after Rose left for the Phillies. All he did that year was hit .318.
Of course as Mets fans, we love him for the 1986 World Series. He was the MVP of the 1986 World Series. He scored the winning run in Game 6 of the '86 World Series after Mookie Wilson's ball went through Bill Buckner's leg. He also hit the decisive home run in Game 7 of the Series. People forget that the Mets were actually behind the Red Sox in Game 7. For the Series, he hit .391. He hit .298 in the regular season and was voted the National League Comeback Player of the Year.
Knight is also known for his marriage to Nancy Lopez. one of the top golfer's in LPGA history.
For these many accomplishments, he beats out, among others, one of my all-time favorite Mets player, John 'The Hammer' Milner as the recipient of today's Mets Baseball Birthday Quote of the Day.
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