Stanley Harold "Betz" Klopp (December 22, 1910 – March 11, 1980) was a

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pitcher. He played one season with the

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in 1944. Klopp's lone victory came on July 30 over the

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. Entering the game to replace an injured pitcher, Klopp successfully retired the next 2 batters before being replaced when the Braves next batted. The Braves regained the lead in that inning, with Klopp recording the victory.

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