| Robert G. Knight | ||
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| Class of 1950 | ||
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| Inducted October 16, 1987 | ||
Knight is considered the greatest end to ever play football at
Saint Michael's. He was nicknamed, "Gluefingers" for his
amazing ability for catching passes. Scored 16 touchdowns in 21
games during his three-year football career at SMC - an impressive
amount when the "running game" oriented offenses of the day are
taken into consideration. Gained All-State, All-New England, and
All-American honors following the 1949 season. Interestingly, this
Charter Member almost did not play football in his senior year
because of medical school preparations. A five-minute phone call to
his home from athletic director and coach 'Doc' Jacobs changed his
mind. "All he said to me was, 'Where the hell are you?'- I was up
at pre-season camp the next day." Knight went on to receive his
Medical school MD at Georgetown University.
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