About Carl Knowles
Lived 1910 – 1981 (aged 71). Carl Knowles was an American basketball player.
Carl Stanley Knowles (February 24, 1910 – September 4, 1981) was an American basketball player who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.
He was part of the American basketball team, which won the gold medal. He played two matches including the final.
He played college basketball at UCLA.
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Who was Carl Knowles?
American basketball player (1910-1981)
When was Carl Knowles born?
Carl Knowles was born on 24 February 1910 in San Diego.
When did Carl Knowles die?
Carl Knowles died on 4 September 1981 in Los Angeles.
What was Carl Knowles's occupation?
Carl Knowles was a basketball player.
What nationality was Carl Knowles?
Carl Knowles was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Carl Knowles. https://biography.guide/carl-knowles/
MLA: "Carl Knowles." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/carl-knowles/.
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