John Knight (12 September 1922 – 28 January 1996) was an English professional

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who played as an inside forward. He played in the Football League for

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, Chesterfield and

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, before moving into non-league football with

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and Frome Town.Thear et al., p.87

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Jackie Knight career stats
at Post-War Players Database 1922 births 1996 deaths Footballers from Bolton English men's footballers Men's association football midfielders Burnley F.C. players Preston North End F.C. players Chesterfield F.C. players Exeter City F.C. players Bath City F.C. players Salisbury City F.C. players Frome Town F.C. players English Football League players 20th-century English sportsmen {{England-footy-forward-1920s-stub