Basketball Legend Bob Knight Passes Away at 83
Bob Knight, the legendary, controversial coach who led Indiana University to three NCAA championships, passed away on Wednesday at his Bloomington home. He was 83. Knight, known for his fiery temperament and confrontations with various figures including university staff, the press, players, and even students, had been battling dementia in recent years. Born Robert Montgomery Knight on October 25, 1940, in Massillon, Ohio, he grew up in Orrville, Ohio. He played under Fred Taylor at …