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Bob Knight chair throwing incident was 31 years ago

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) –  Tuesday marks 31 years since one of the most infamous moments in college sports history.

On Feb. 23, 1985, Bobby Knight lost control court-side and chucked a chair clear across the floor.

The Indiana University men’s basketball team was playing rival Purdue when referees made a call against the Hoosiers.

Knight was almost immediately on his feet and in the ref’s face. Shortly after, “the” moment happened and Assembly Hall erupted.