About George Knight
Lived 1921 – 2011 (aged 90). George Knight was a British association football player.
George Knight (12 May 1921 – 24 August 2011) was an English professional footballer who played as an inside forward.
Despite being on the books at Burnley for nine years, he played just nine league games as his career was interrupted by the Second World War.
George played for Burnley's first team at the age of 17 but wartime and a knee injury cut his career short.
He died on 24 August 2011 at the age of 90, by which time he was Burnley's oldest surviving former player.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Knight?
English footballer (1921-2011)
When was George Knight born?
George Knight was born on 12 May 1921 in Bolton.
When did George Knight die?
George Knight died on 24 August 2011 in Birmingham.
What was George Knight's occupation?
George Knight was an association football player.
What nationality was George Knight?
George Knight was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Knight (footballer, born 1921)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Knight. https://biography.guide/george-knight-association-football-player/
MLA: "George Knight." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-knight-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "George Knight." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-knight-association-football-player/.
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