About John Knight
Lived 1902 – 1990 (aged 87–88). John Knight was a British association football player.
John George Knight (18 August 1902 – 1990) was an English footballer who played for Casuals, Corinthian and Tottenham Hotspur.
Football career He played for the "Amateurs" in the 1929 FA Charity Shield. After playing for the Casuals and the Corinthians, Knight joined Tottenham Hotspur. The centre half played one match in 1928 for the Spurs.
He was also the Head of the Chemistry Department at Haberdashers' Aske's Boys' School, Hampstead (then Elstree from 1961) where he used to tell his pupils that he was the last amateur to play for Spurs.
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Who was John Knight?
English footballer (1902-1990)
When was John Knight born?
John Knight was born on 18 August 1902 in Edmonton.
When did John Knight die?
John Knight died in 1990.
What was John Knight's occupation?
John Knight was an association football player.
What nationality was John Knight?
John Knight was British.
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· DBpedia: John Knight (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Knight. https://biography.guide/john-knight-association-football-player/
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