Bob Knight, Indiana basketball coach, passes away at 83.
OAN’s Stephanie Stahl
4:56 PM – Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Bob Knight, the legendary basketball coach of Indiana University for nearly three decades, has passed away at the age of 83.
In a statement, Knight’s family announced that he passed away at his residence in Bloomington, Indiana, after a long battle with illness.
“It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Coach Bob Knight’s passing at his home in Bloomington, surrounded by his family,” Knight’s website states.
“We are grateful for all the thoughts and prayers, and appreciate the continued respect for our privacy as Coach requested a private family gathering, which is being honored. We will continue to celebrate his life and remember him, today and forever, as a beloved Husband, Father, Coach, and Friend.”
Instead of flowers, Knight’s family requests that his supporters donate to the Alzheimer’s Association or Marian University.
Knight spent 29 years coaching the Hoosiers at Indiana University, leading them to three national championships. Under his leadership, the Hoosiers won 662 games, solidifying his status as a legendary coach.
Throughout his career, Knight earned the nickname “the General” due to his intense coaching methods and fiery temper.
He was known for his explosive anger on the sidelines and during interactions with reporters and the media. Despite the controversies, Knight never apologized for his methods, which ultimately propelled Indiana University’s basketball program to greatness in 1974.
Knight even held the title of the “winningest” coach in NCAA history, a record that has since been surpassed by Mike Kryzewski, a coach who learned from Knight himself.
Knight is survived by his second spouse, Karen, as well as his sons, Tim and Pat, from his first marriage to Nancy Falk.
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“Remembering Bob Knight: A Legendary Coach”
BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA – FEBRUARY 08: Former Indiana Hoosiers head coach Bob Knight walks onto the court during the halftime of the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Assembly Hall on February 08, 2020 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
OAN’s Stephanie Stahl
4:56 PM – Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Bob Knight, the legendary basketball coach of Indiana University for nearly three decades, has passed away at the age of 83.
In a statement, Knight’s family announced that he passed away at his residence in Bloomington, Indiana, after a long battle with illness.
“It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Coach Bob Knight’s passing at his home in Bloomington, surrounded by his family,” Knight’s website states.
“We are grateful for all the thoughts and prayers, and appreciate the continued respect for our privacy as Coach requested a private family gathering, which is being honored. We will continue to celebrate his life and remember him, today and forever, as a beloved Husband, Father, Coach, and Friend.”
Throughout his career, Knight earned the nickname “the General” due to his intense coaching methods and fiery temper.
He was known for his explosive anger on the sidelines and during interactions with reporters and the media. Despite the controversies, Knight never apologized for his methods, which ultimately propelled Indiana University’s basketball program to greatness in 1974.
Knight spent 29 years coaching the Hoosiers at Indiana University, leading them to three national championships. Under his leadership, the Hoosiers won 662 games, solidifying his status as a legendary coach.
Even though his record as the “winningest” coach in NCAA history has since been surpassed by Mike Kryzewski, a coach who learned from Knight himself, Knight’s impact on the game of basketball is undeniable.
Knight is survived by his second spouse, Karen, as well as his sons, Tim and Pat, from his first marriage to Nancy Falk.
Instead of flowers, Knight’s family requests that his supporters donate to the Alzheimer’s Association or Marian University.
The basketball world has lost a true icon and mentor. Bob Knight’s legacy will be remembered not only for his coaching prowess, but also for the passion and dedication he brought to the game and the lives he touched along the way.
Rest in peace, Coach Knight.
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