Cyril Knowles (rugby league)


Cyril Knowles was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s. He played at club level for Fitzwilliam Juniors ARLFC, Wakefield Trinity, York and Featherstone Rovers , as a.

Background

Cyril Knowles' birth was registered in Hemsworth district, Wakefield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, he lived in Fitzwilliam, Wakefield, and his death aged 42 was registered in Hemsworth district, Wakefield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.

Playing career

Club career

Cyril Knowles was signed by Wakefield Trinity during August 1934, made his début for Wakefield Trinity during November 1934, he played his last match for Wakefield Trinity during the 1937–38 season, he was transferred from Wakefield Trinity to York during October 1937 to replace Tommy Dingsdale, he made his début for York and scored 2-goals against Halifax on Saturday 9 October 1937, and he made his début for Featherstone Rovers against York on Tuesday 26 March 1940, he appears to have scored no drop-goals, but prior to the 1974–75 season all goals, whether; conversions, penalties, or drop-goals, scored 2-points, consequently prior to this date drop-goals were often not explicitly documented, therefore '0' drop-goals may indicate drop-goals not recorded, rather than no drop-goals scored. In addition, prior to the 1949–50 season, the archaic field-goal was also still a valid means of scoring points.

Genealogical information

Cyril Knowles' marriage to Jane was registered during first ¼ 1944 in Hemsworth district. They had children; the future association footballer; Cyril Knowles, the future association footballer; Peter Knowles, Susan Knowles, Kelvin Knowles, Rosie Knowles, Richard Knowles and Zena Knowles.