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Knight was born in [[Bronx, New York]] and graduated from [[Earl L. Vandermeulen High School|Port Jefferson High School]] in [[Port Jefferson, New York]].
Knight was born in [[Bronx, New York]] and graduated from [[Earl L. Vandermeulen High School|Port Jefferson High School]] in [[Port Jefferson, New York]].


A 6'9" [[power 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.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.basketballreference.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=KNIGHTO01|title= Toby Knight |publisher= datbaseBasketball.com|accessdate= October 4, 2012}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/k/knighto01.html|title= Toby Knight|publisher=Basketball-Reference.Com|accessdate= October 4, 2012}}</ref> Knight was waived by the Knicks in 1983, ending his NBA career.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://longisland.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/history/Toby-Knight |title= Toby Knight|publisher= LongIsland Newsday|accessdate= October 4, 2012}}</ref>
A 6'9" [[power 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.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.basketballreference.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=KNIGHTO01|title= Toby Knight |publisher= datbaseBasketball.com|accessdate= October 4, 2012}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/k/knighto01.html|title= Toby Knight|publisher=Basketball-Reference.Com|accessdate= October 4, 2012}}</ref> Knight was waived by the Knicks in 1983, ending his NBA career.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://longisland.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/history/Toby-Knight |title= Toby Knight|publisher= LongIsland Newsday|accessdate= October 4, 2012}}</ref>


Knight was inducted into the [[Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame]] on Long Island in the Basketball Category with the Class of 1992.
Knight was inducted into the [[Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame]] on Long Island in the Basketball Category with the Class of 1992.
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* [https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/k/knighto01.html Basketball-Reference.Com]
* [https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/k/knighto01.html Basketball-Reference.Com]
* [http://knightathletics.net Knight Athletics]
* [http://knightathletics.net Knight Athletics]

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For the rugby player, see Toby Knight (rugby union).

Toby Knight
Personal information
Born (1955-05-03) May 3, 1955 (age 69)
The Bronx, New York, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High schoolPort Jefferson
(Port Jefferson, New York)
CollegeNotre Dame (1973–1977)
NBA draft1977: 2nd round, 32nd overall pick
Selected by the New York Knicks
PositionPower forward
Number43
Career history
1977–1982New York Knicks
Stats at NBA.com Edit this at Wikidata
Stats at Basketball Reference Edit this at Wikidata

Toby Thomas Knight (born May 3, 1955) is an American former professional basketball player. He played professionally in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the New York Knicks. He played college basketball for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

Biography

Knight was born in Bronx, New York and graduated from Port Jefferson High School in Port Jefferson, New York.

A 6'9" power 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

  1. ^ "Toby Knight". datbaseBasketball.com. Retrieved October 4, 2012.
  2. ^ "Toby Knight". Basketball-Reference.Com. Retrieved October 4, 2012.
  3. ^ "Toby Knight". LongIsland Newsday. Retrieved October 4, 2012.
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