#77 Bobby Knoop

Robert Frank Knoop
Second Baseman
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 1", Weight: 170 lb.
Born: October 18, 1938 in Sioux City, IA
MLB Debut: April 13, 1964 Los Angeles Angels
Final Game: September 20, 1972 Kansas City Royals
Years on the Angels: 1964-1969

ANGELS TRANSACTIONS:
December 2, 1963: Drafted by the Los Angeles Angels from the Milwaukee Braves in the 1963 rule 5 draft.
May 14, 1969: Traded by the California Angels to the Chicago White Sox for Sandy Alomar and Bob Priddy.

ANGELS DEBUT:
Starting second baseman had no attempts in the bottom of the first inning. In his debut plate appearance grounded out to second baseman Don Blasingame in the top of the second. He hit a sacrafice bunt in the 8th which scored Bob Rodgers. Ended the day 0-3 with an RBI, 1 putout and 5 assists in a 4-0 opening day win against the Washington Senators on Monday, April 13, 1964 (D) at D.C. Stadium

1965 Topps, 1966 Topps, 1967 Topps

ANGELS RECORD:
1964-1969
In 2886 plate appearances hit .240 with 25 triples, 89 doubles and 236 RBI.

OTHER INTERESTING FACTS:
- #44 on The 100 Greatest Angels
- Played 803 games as the Angels 2nd baseman
- AL All-Star (1966)
- AL Gold Glove 2nd Base (1966-1968)
- Led league in triples with 11 (1966)
- Set an AL record for 2B with 12 putouts in a nine-inning game (1966)
- Set an AL record for 2B with six double plays in game (1966)
- Went 1-1 as the Angels interim Manager (1994)
- Angels coach from 1979 to 1996

- Also played for the White Sox (69-70) and Royals (71-72)

1969 Topps and 1969 Milton Bradley