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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 30 September 1945 | ||
| Place of birth | Fitzwilliam, West Riding of Yorkshire, England | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1961–1962 | Wath Wanderers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1962–1969 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 174 | (61) |
| 1967 | → Los Angeles Wolves (guest) | 12 | (3) |
| 1969 | → Kansas City Spurs (guest) | 8 | (5) |
| Total | 194 | (69) | |
| International career | |||
| 1966–1968 | England U23 | 4 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Peter Knowles (born 30 September 1945) is an English former professional footballer who played as a forward. He spent his career at Wolverhampton Wanderers, where he became a popular player, scoring around 101 goals in all competitions. He voluntarily ended his football career in 1970 after he became a Jehovah's Witness. He is the son of rugby league player Cyril Knowles,[1] and the younger brother of fellow professional footballer Cyril Knowles.[2]
- ^ "Sibling Rivalry, part 5: The Knowles brothers – God's footballers". boxtoboxfootball.uk. 31 December 2018. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
- ^ Maul, Rob; "Best & Worst: Peter Knowles, Wolves"[dead link] TimesOnline.co.uk, 6 September 2009 (Retrieved: 16 September 2009)