Freddie Knott

Frederick Hammett Knott (30 October 1891 – 10 February 1972), known as Freddie Knott, was an English amateur cricketer. Knott played for Oxford University Cricket Club and Kent County Cricket Club in the years before the First World War. He played occasionally after the war, including once for Sussex in 1926.

Knott was born in Tunbridge Wells and died in Woking. He was educated at Tonbridge School where he was a promising batsman, making his debut for Kent whilst still at school. He appeared in 44 first-class matches as a right-handed batsman who bowled leg breaks and googlies. He captained Oxford in 1914 and also played rugby union for the University, appearing in four varsity matches as a half-back. He scored 1,800 runs with a highest score of 116 among three centuries and took four wickets with a best performance of three for 65.

Knott's brother, John Knott, also played for Oxford and Kent in the inter-war years.