John David Knowles (11 April 1941 – 26 January 2011) was an English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
[3] He joined hometown team Halifax Town at the age of 17 and signed professional forms six months later,[3] going on to make 72 appearances in the Football League over the next six seasons.
[4] Knowles later played for Bury, making just one league appearance,[5] before spending a final season with Bradford City.
[8] Knowles died on 26 January 2011 at the age of 69, in Elm Royd Nursing Home, Brighouse, following a long illness.
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