Bobby Knight

Bobby Knight

American basketball coach (1940–2023)
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Robert Montgomery Knight (October 25, 1940 – November 1, 2023) was an American basketball coach. Nicknamed "the General", Knight won 902 NCAA Division I men's college basketball games, a record at the time of his retirement, and currently fifth all-time. Knight was the head coach of the Indiana Hoosiers from 1971 to 2000. He also coached at Texas Tech (2001–2008) and at Army (1965–1971).

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Bobby Knight was born on Friday, 25 October 1940 in Massillon, Ohio, USA. His full name at birth was Robert Montgomery Knight. He was best known as a professional basketball player. Knight's country of citizenship (nationality) was American. He died on Wednesday, 1 November 2023. He was considered to be politically right leaning and was affiliated with the Republican Party (USA). He was 6' 5" (196 cm) tall with an average build. He had grey hair (color). His net worth was reported to be $15,000,000 US dollars. His zodiac star sign was Scorpio.

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Robert Montgomery Knight
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Indiana Hoosiers
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Date of birth
25 October 1940
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Massillon, Ohio, USA
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1 November 2023
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Former Basketball Coach
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Partner: Karen Vieth Edgar (Married)
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You don't play against opponents, you play against the game of basketball.

Bobby Knight is known for his role in the TV mini series The Last Dance (2020) as Self - USA Basketball Head Coach 1984 Olympics.

He is also known for his role in the documentary Richard G. Hatcher: Civil Rights Activist, Lawyer & Politician (2017) as Self.

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