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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Full name at birth | Robert Montgomery Knight
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Claim to fame | Indiana Hoosiers
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Date of birth | 25 October 1940
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Place of birth | Massillon, Ohio, USA
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Date of death | 1 November 2023
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Age | 83 (age at death)
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Occupation | Former Basketball Coach
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Net worth | $15,000,000 USD
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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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