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To me, the most enjoyable part is the practice and preparation
Bobby Knight
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Bobby Knight
Age: 83
Born: 1940
Born: October 25
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Massillon
Ohio
Robert Montgomery Knight
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Well, I think it's pretty much established that I just didn't have any interest in coaching in the pros.
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