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Birth
Bob Knight was born on Oct 25, 1940 in Massillon Ohio -
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Bob Knight Milestones
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Head Coach Position in the U.S. Army
After coaching in the army for two years, Bob Knight accepted the head coach position. -
Indiana University
The Indiana Unversity made Knight a coach and he was given the nickname "The General" -
The Hoosiers Best Team in the Country
Bob Knight's team, the Hoosier.s, were the best basketball team in the country, undefeated at 32 wins -
Another Chamiponship
Bob Knight's team won yet another championship in 1981 less than 6 years since their first. -
Olympic Gold
Knight coached a team with Michael Jordan to a gold medal in the 1984 olympics. -
Hall of Fame
Elected into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1991 at his second year of eligibility. -
Took Head Coach Job at Texas Tech
Knight took head Coach job at Texas Tech where he quickly improved the basketball program. -
Retirement
After a lifetime of coaching basketball Knight retired on Feb 4, 2008 and Knight's son was named as his sucessor. -
ESPN
Knight in his retirement has become a part-time commentator on ESPN.
