Hall of Fame basketball coach Bobby Knight has died at 83
Nicknamed "the General," Knight spent nearly three decades at Indiana University and several seasons at Texas Tech. His teams racked up wins, but he was controversial on and off the court.
Basketball Hall of Famer Bobby Knight, whose unapologetic style earned legions of fans and critics alike, died Wednesday at his home in Bloomington, Ind., according to a statement released by his family. He was 83.
Knight was a legendary figure in college basketball. His record earned many admirers and nicknames. To his fans, he was called "the General." Knight was one of the United States' winningest college coaches, with more than 900 wins by the end of his career.
He also had a reputation for being blunt and profane, with an explosive temper that often led to volatile behavior that marred his achievements.
All that made for
