Legendary college basketball coach, Bob Knight, whose real name is Robert Montgomery Knight has sadly passed away at the age of 83. Details are explained below.
Bob Knight has 902 career wins to his credit making him the fifth all-time among Division 1 coaches. He was the head coach of the Indiana Hoosiers from 1971 to 2000.
He also coached the Texas Tech Raiders and Army Black Knights. His death has left many in the basketball world sad and devastated.
A moment of silence was held in Knight’s honour, while similar remembrances were held in Purdue and Kansas.
Following this sad incident, many are interested in knowing the cause of his death and how rich he was.
What was the cause of Bob Knight’s death?
The cause of his death currently is unknown. However, many notable personalities in the basketball fraternity paid tribute to the legendary coach.
ESPN analyst and former Duke player Jay Bilas paid tribute to Bob Knight. He wrote, “RIP to the legendary Bob Knight.”
“He was an American original. I had the honour of knowing him well, and while he wasn’t for everyone, I always truly liked, respected and admired him. As he once said of Henry Iba, of all the shadows cast in the game, his was the longest.”
Also, former ESPN host Sage Steele paid tribute to Bob Knight. He said, “Heartbroken. Bob Knight is the reason why I went to school at IU.”
“He is the reason why I fell in love with the game of basketball. He was bigger than life and was always kind & welcoming to me as a shy student/intern, and then later as a young reporter.”
“Although imperfect, he was so caring & incredibly generous–something most media simply refused to discuss.”
Legendary Dick Vale also paid tribute to Bob Knight. He wrote, “So sorry to learn of the passing of Bob Knight who was so good in his prime teaching how to play the game.”
“Always loved talking hoops with him over the years. My heart goes out to Karen the love of his life & his family & friends.”
What was the net worth of Bob Knight?
Bob Knight who was also called “The General” was not only a successful basketball but financially successful as well. Checks online indicate that Mr. Knight has an estimated net worth of $8 million.
Most of his earnings were made from his basketball career, media endorsements and business ventures.