Toby Knight
Toby Thomas Knight (born May 3, 1955) is an American former professional basketball player. He played professionally for the New York Knicks.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 3, 1955 The Bronx, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Port Jefferson (Port Jefferson, New York) |
| College | Notre Dame (1973–1977) |
| NBA draft | 1977 / Round: 2 / Pick: 32nd overall |
| Selected by the New York Knicks | |
| Position | Power forward |
| Number | 43 |
| Career history | |
| 1977–1982 | New York Knicks |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Biography
Knight was born in Bronx, New York and graduated from Port Jefferson High School in Port Jefferson, New York.
A 6'9" forward from the University of Notre Dame, Knight was drafted as the 32nd overall pick in the 1977 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks.[1] Knight played in the NBA as a member of the New York Knicks from 1977 to 1982. He averaged 12.9 points per game in his professional career.[2] Knight was waived by the Knicks in 1983, ending his NBA career.[3]
Knight was inducted into the Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame on Long Island in the Basketball Category with the Class of 1992.
References
- "Toby Knight". datbaseBasketball.com. Retrieved October 4, 2012.
- "Toby Knight". Basketball-Reference.Com. Retrieved October 4, 2012.
- "Toby Knight". LongIsland Newsday. Retrieved October 4, 2012.
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