17 Facts About Peter Knowles

Peter Knowles was born on 30 September 1945 and is an English former professional footballer who played as a forward.

Peter Knowles spent his career at Wolverhampton Wanderers, where he became a popular player, scoring around 101 goals in all competitions.

Peter Knowles voluntarily ended his football career in 1970 after he became a Jehovah's Witness.

Peter Knowles is the son of rugby league player Cyril Knowles, and the younger brother of fellow professional footballer Cyril Knowles.

However, the main sport in the family quickly changed to football as he and his brother, Cyril Peter Knowles, proved to have significant football talent.

Peter Knowles's talent was spotted by Wath Wanderers, a feeder team which trained youth players primarily for Wolverhampton Wanderers.

In 1961, aged 16, Peter Knowles spent a year with the youth outfit, playing under supervision from Wath's coach, Mark Crook.

Peter Knowles quickly caught the attention of Wolves, who in 1962 signed the 17-year-old on a six-year contract.

However, it was that season which saw Peter Knowles emerge as a top class footballer.

The departure of Stan Cullis, the man who originally gave Peter Knowles his chance, was a factor in his request to leave Molineux.

Frustratingly for Peter Knowles, Wolves did not manage to gain promotion that season, condemning him to another season of Second Division football.

Later on in that season however, Peter Knowles was compensated with a call up to the Under-23 England team.

Wolves represented Los Angeles, and Peter Knowles featured in the side as they went on to win their league.

Peter Knowles's request was rejected by manager Allen.

Peter Knowles scored five in the tournament, helping Wolves to its second state-side victory.

Peter Knowles was now retired from football, and the dream of winning a full England cap would never be fulfilled.

Peter Knowles has consistently stated that he never regretted giving up football.