About Joe Knowles
Lived 1871 – 1955 (aged 83–84). Joe Knowles was an association football player.
Joseph Knowles (16 December 1872 – 1955) was an English professional footballer who played as a full-back for Sunderland.
Career Knowles started his career with Monkwearmouth before signing to Sunderland. He was at the club for two years and only made a single Football League appearances. He joined Tottenham Hotspur for the beginning of the 1897–98 season. His league debut for Spurs was the first game of the season against Sheppey United in the Southern League. After the season had finished he was released by the club.
He was part of the Queens Park Rangers team that beat Wolverhampton Wanderers, who were playing in the First Division, 1-0 in the FA Cup in a first round replay on 31 January 1900.
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Who was Joe Knowles?
association football player (1871–1955)
When was Joe Knowles born?
Joe Knowles was born on 16 December 1871 in Monkwearmouth.
When did Joe Knowles die?
Joe Knowles died in 1955.
What was Joe Knowles's occupation?
Joe Knowles was an association football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Joe Knowles (footballer, born 1872)
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