Larry Kopf
Encyclopedia
William Lorenz "Larry" Kopf (November 3, 1890 in Bristol, Connecticut
– October 15, 1986 in Anderson Township, Ohio), is a former professional baseball player who played infielder
in the Major Leagues from to . He would play for the Cleveland Indians
, Philadelphia Athletics, Boston Braves
and Cincinnati Reds
.
He was the brother of football coach Herbert M. Kopf
.
Bristol, Connecticut
Bristol is a suburban city located in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States southwest of Hartford. According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 61,353. Bristol is primarily known as the home of ESPN, whose central studios are in the city. Bristol is also home to...
– October 15, 1986 in Anderson Township, Ohio), is a former professional baseball player who played infielder
Infielder
An infielder is a baseball player stationed at one of four defensive "infield" positions on the baseball field.-Standard arrangement of positions:In a game of baseball, two teams of nine players take turns playing offensive and defensive roles...
in the Major Leagues from to . He would play for the Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Indians
The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
, Philadelphia Athletics, Boston Braves
Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
and Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
.
He was the brother of football coach Herbert M. Kopf
Herbert M. Kopf
Herbert M. "Herb" Kopf was an American football coach who was head coach of Manhattan College from 1938–1942 and the Boston Yanks from 1944-1946....
.