Joe Knowles (footballer, born 1872)

Joseph Knowles (16 December 1872 – 1955) was an English professional footballer who played as a full-back for Sunderland.

Career
Knowles started his career with Monkwearmouth before signing to Sunderland. He was at the club for two years and only made a single Football League appearances. He joined Tottenham Hotspur for the beginning of the 1897–98 season. His league debut for Spurs was the first game of the season against Sheppey United in the Southern League. After the season had finished he was released by the club.