Well traveled relief specialist who had extended, effective
stints in Washington and Oakland….Started in Baltimore organization got in five
games for the big club in 1965…..off season trade to Phillies allowed him full time work….appeared
in 69 games rookie season and far and away the team’s best reliever…Despite the
debut, Phillies oddly enough traded him to DC…Not missing a beat Knowles takes
over in the Nats bullpen in 1967…..Pitched well in 1968 but season was cut
short by injuries….Healthy in 1969, garners a 2.24 ERA and was named to the all
star team….Next year was his best as a pro with paradoxical 2-14 record
countered with 2.03 ERA and 27 saves…. Next season was traded mid season to
Oakland’s bullpen by committee mix….First full season in west coast had a 1.37
ERA….did not pitch in Oakland first WS due to injuries….Stuck around in
Oakland’s next WS run but did lose effectiveness…Acquired by Cubs for 1975-76
but never was the same as his Washington/Oakland days….shopped around as mid
reliever with seasons in Texas, Montreal, and finally St. Louis…last game was
4/18/80.
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