Turbulent and brilliant basketball coach Bob Knight died Wednesday at 83. Knight’s family made the announcement on social media, saying he was surrounded by family at his home in Bloomington, Ind.
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Bob Knight, the brilliant and combustible coach who won three NCAA championships at Indiana and for years was the scowling face of college basketball, has died. He was 83. Knight’s family made the announcement on social media Wednesday, saying he was surrounded by family members at his home in Bloomington, Ind. Knight was among the winningest coaches in the sport, finishing his career with 902 victories in 42 seasons at Army, Indiana and Texas Tech. He also coached the U.S.
The Hall of Famer cared little what others thought of him, choosing Frank Sinatra’s “My Way” to celebrate his 880th win in 2007, then the record for a Division I men’s coach. He was nicknamed “The General,” and his temper was such that in 2000 it cost him his job at Indiana. He once hit a police officer in Puerto Rico, threw a chair across the court and was accused of wrapping his hands around a player’s neck. His critics fumed relentlessly about his conduct, but his defenders were legion.
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