Floyd Newkirk

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Given name: Floyd Elmo Newkirk
Nicknames: Three Finger
Primary Pos: Pitcher
Hght/Wght: 5'11" / 178 lbs
Bats/Throws: R / R
Born: Jul 16, 1908 in Norris City, IL
Died: Apr 15, 1976 in Clayton, MO (67 years old)
Debut: Aug 21, 1934

Floyd Elmo Newkirk (July 16, 1908 – April 15, 1976) nicknamed "Three-Fingers" was a Major League Baseball pitcher. Newkirk played for the New York Yankees in 1934. In one career game, he had a 0–0 record, with a 0.00 ERA, pitching in only 1 inning. He batted and threw right-handed.

He attended Illinois College. He was also a World War II veteran. Newkirk was the brother of Major Leaguer Joel Newkirk.

Newkirk was born in Norris City, White County, Illinois; died in Clayton, Missouri; and was buried in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis County, Missouri.