AthleteAmerican1952 – present
Ray Knight
Professional baseball player; 1986 World Series MVP with New York Mets
Biography
An American professional baseball player and manager who played as a third baseman in Major League Baseball, Ray Knight was the 1986 World Series MVP when his team won the championship.
Quick Facts
Category
Athlete
Nationality
American
Born
1952
Thinking about the name
Knight
English origin
“A direct adoption of the English word for a medieval warrior and nobleman, Knight carries associations with courage, nobility, and moral virtue. As a given name, it appeals to parents seeking strong, aspirational qualities for their child, with a literary and heroic resonance.”