By his death in 1912 , the New York Times listed Knight as the largest cotton manufacturer in the world .
In 1851 Knight formed Fruit of the Loom and trademarked the well known fruit trademark in the 1870s soon after the trademark registry was established .
By Knight 's death in 1912 , the New York Times Knight Knight as the largest cotton manufacturer in the world .
In 1851 Knight formed Fruit of the Loom and trademarked the well known fruit trademark in the 1870s soon after the trademark registry was established .