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Jeff McKnight
1963 - 2015
Jeff McKnight
1963 - 2015
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BORN
1963
DIED
2015
Jeff McKnight Obituary
McKnight's family told the Mets that McKnight died Sunday after having leukemia for 10 years. His father, Jim, who briefly played for the Chicago Cubs in the early 1960s, was born in Bee Branch.
Jeff McKnight made his big league debut in 1989 with the Mets and hit .233 overall with five home runs and 34 RBIs in 218 games. He singled in his final at-bat, for the Mets in August 1994 on the final day before a players' strike wiped out the rest of the season.
McKnight was mostly an infielder, and played every position in the majors except center field and pitcher.
McKnight hit his first big league home run off Jack Morris, an eighth-inning shot that helped rally the Orioles over Detroit at Memorial Stadium.
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36 Entries
Char
March 11, 2015
Sincere condolence to the McKnight family. May our loving heavenly father heal your hearts and give you peace and the strength to carry on in time of distress. Php4:6,7;
vsw
March 10, 2015
May God bless the family, friends, and fans with comfort and strength at this time of sorrow.
Rod
March 8, 2015
I'm sorry to learn of the loss of Jeff McKnight. May the love and support of those near to your heart carry you through your grief and may God's promise at John 6:40 provide comfort and hope.
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March 7, 2015
Glory!
A ROSS
March 6, 2015
MY SINCERE SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY; PLEASE REST ASSURED THAT JEFF IS IN GOD'S MEMORY AND WILL RESPOND TO JESUS VOICE AND RECEIVE HIS REWARD IN THE FUTURE JOHN 5:25
March 6, 2015
The stone was rolled away, and Jesus cried out with a loud voice: "Lazarus, come on out!"
John 11:43,44
What happened? The man that had been dead came out."
Can you imagine the joy of the people there? Whether Lazarus was their brother, relative, friend, or neighbor, they knew that he had died. Yet, here he was-the same dear man-standing among them again. That must have seemed too good to be true
Many no doubt embraced Lazarus joyfully. What a victory over death!
RLA
March 5, 2015
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of Jeff McKnight. He was an accomplished athlete who maximized his gifts and will be missed. While well intended thoughts and expressions are important, I find Psalm 121 to be most comforting when coping with the loss of someone you love.
Wright
March 5, 2015
Our heartfelt condolences for the loss of your dear loved one. Thanks for sharing him with us in the sport's world. May the God of comfort, comfort all.
March 5, 2015
So sorry prayers to his family
NS
March 5, 2015
My condolences to Mr. McKnight's family. May you all take comfort in God's promise that one day very soon no one will say I'm sick! (Isaiah 33 :24)
Dwayne Bickham,Sr.
March 5, 2015
In God's care rest in peace
R.G.
March 4, 2015
Sorry to hear of this loss. Our Heavenly Father will provide comfort, peace & strength to those that are hurting during such a difficult time.
March 4, 2015
Rest in Peace.
March 4, 2015
Prayers with you....followed Jeff's ML career and was proud....Wendy Hawkins
Played for Conway semi-pro vs. Jim in the 1970's ( Methinks it was Jim....)
G. Freeman
March 4, 2015
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
James Mitchell
March 4, 2015
As a baseball fan I'm always saddened to hear of the death of a former player who is still so young. May God bring all the family the peace that passes all understanding.
Jane Dowling
March 4, 2015
God bless you and your loved ones ~ Rest in peace.
March 4, 2015
You have my deepest sympathy. During this heartbreak period, I hope that the good memories of Jeff bring you comfort when you need it most.
March 4, 2015
My sympathy to the family,
"And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.
Elizabeth
Erica Alexander
March 4, 2015
My sincerest sympathy. May the God of all comfort strengthen your family during this time of sorrow. Those who die God keep in his memory because he cares, they are precious in his eyes. Psalms:116:15
cindy mobbs
March 4, 2015
Thank you Jeff McKnight for sharing your great talent and love for pro Sports. You will always be missed.
carol k
March 3, 2015
Sorry to read of the passing of Jeff, he will be sorely missed by family, friends and all who knew him, may God comfort the family, as you all mourn your loss.
michelle plakas-kaiser
March 3, 2015
rip
T T
March 3, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of such a remarkable person with a heart of gold. My prayers are with the family during the time of bereavement.
Stevenson
March 3, 2015
My condolences for the McKnight family and friends.I enjoyed watching him play ball.
mlc
March 3, 2015
my deepest condolences to the family and friends 0f Jeff and knowing that we have a God of tender mercy and a one who cares for us during your sorrow.
March 3, 2015
OUR THROUGHS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY,DURING THIS TIME OF BEREAVEMENT R.I.P JEFF.
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ARTIS Macon Ga
D Tyler
March 3, 2015
I would like to extend my condolences to the McKnight family. Death is such a painful process for family and friends, but we can rest assured that the God of love, mercy and kindness knows our pain, and he has made us a promise through Jesus Christ our savior that no one will say I am sick Isaiah33:24. I pray that your family experience the peace and strength to grow stronger each day.
manny quiroz
March 3, 2015
sad new ..my condolences for MR jeff mcknight family {R.I.P}
Emma Wynn
March 3, 2015
rest in peace,enjoyed watching you play ball
March 3, 2015
God Bless Your Family & Friends.
Harry Simpson
March 3, 2015
Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.
WFD
March 3, 2015
To the McKnight Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Rest in Peace Jeff.
March 3, 2015
Please accept my sincere condolence as you mourn the death of your loved one.May God touch your lives in a way that truly soothes your heart, and bring you peace.....
LJB
March 3, 2015
REST IN PEACE JEFF.
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