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Knowles began earning a reputation as a work-horse reliever, as he was used 61 times by manager Gil Hodges in 1967. He was used 32 times in 1968 when his season was cut short by President Lyndon B. Johnson's reserve call-up of the Air Force's 113th Tactical Fighter Wing in which he was an airman first class. He returned to the Senators in May 1969, and went 4-1 with four saves and a 2.01 ERA to earn his only career All-Star nod.
Despite a 2-14 record in 1970, Knowles enjoyed career highs in saves (27), appearances (71) and innings pitched (119.1).
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