Indiana’s flamboyant coaching legend Bob Knight dies at 83. Today we will discuss about Bob Knight: Cause of death| Death cause| What did die of.
Bob Knight: Cause of death| Death cause| What did die of
Robert Montgomery Knight (October 25, 1940 – November 1, 2023) was an American men’s college basketball coach. Nicknamed “The General”, Knight won 902 NCAA Division I men’s basketball games, a record at the time of his retirement, and currently ranks fifth all-time. Knight was the head coach of the Indiana Hoosiers from 1971 to 2000. He also coached the Texas Tech Red Raiders (2001–2008) and the Army Black Knights (1965–1971).
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 25, 1940 Orrville, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | November 1, 2023 (aged 83) Bloomington, Indiana, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1959–1962 | Ohio State |
| Position(s) | Forward |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1962–1963 | Cuyahoga Falls HS (assistant) |
| 1963–1965 | Army (assistant) |
| 1965–1971 | Army |
| 1971–2000 | Indiana |
| 2001–2008 | Texas Tech |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 902–371 (.709) |
Cause of death
No cause of death was given, but Knight suffered from dementia and had been ill for several years. Knight, who began his coaching career at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, won titles with the Hoosiers in 1976, ’81 and ’87.
Death cause
Nothing was said about the cause of death. Knight was briefly hospitalized earlier this year.
What did die of
Bob Knight, the basketball coach who won three NCAA national championships with Indiana University, has died at the age of 83.
Knight, known for his flamboyant courtroom demeanor and stormy demeanor, had been battling dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and unstable health for the past few years.
His death was confirmed by his family, who spoke openly about Koch’s final hours.
