Final Years
Knowles inherited the closer's role in Chicago, saving fifteen in 1975 and nine in 1976. Shortly before Spring training 1977, Knowles was dealt to the Texas Rangers for a player to be named later and cash. He went 5-2 with a 3.22 ERA and four saves to help the Rangers to a second place finish. After the season, he was reunited with his former A's manager Dick Williams when his contract was sold to the Montreal Expos. He appeared in sixty games with the Expos, going 3-3 with six saves and a 2.38 ERA.
Knowles did not enjoy playing in Canada, citing taxes, language problems and political unrest in Quebec as the reasons for his displeasure. After just one season in Montreal, Knowles signed a two year deal with his home team St. Louis Cardinals.
Knowles made 48 appearances and earned six saves with the Cards in 1979. He made just two appearances in April 1980 before retiring and accepting a coaching position in the Cardinals' farm system. At the time of his retirement, he was tied for 13th in career saves.
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