Harry Knight (Canadian football)
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Newport News, Virginia, U.S.
| No. 6[1] | |
|---|---|
| Position | Quarterback |
| Personal information | |
| Born | September 9, 1953 Newport News, Virginia, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Richmond |
| NFL draft | 1975: 9th round, 232nd overall pick |
| Career history | |
| 1975 | Oakland Raiders* |
| 1975–1978 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Harry Garland Knight (born September 9, 1953) is an American former professional football quarterback who played four seasons with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was selected by the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League (NFL) in the ninth round of the 1975 NFL draft after playing college football at the University of Richmond.
Harry Garland Knight was born on September 9, 1953, in Newport News, Virginia.[1] He was a member of the Richmond Spiders football team of the University of Richmond from 1971 to 1974.[1] He completed 57 of 138 passes (41.3%) for 703 yards, five touchdowns, and four interceptions in 1972.[2] The next year, he recorded 76 pass completions on 166 attempts (45.8%) for 1,185 yards, ten touchdowns, and four interceptions while also scoring two rushing touchdowns.[2] Knight completed 120 of 247 passes (48.6%) for 1,577 yards, ten touchdowns, and 12 interceptions his senior season in 1974, and also scored a rushing touchdown.[2] His completions, attempts, completion percentage, passing yards, and passing touchdowns all led the Southern Conference that year.[2] Knight majored in physical education at Richmond.[3]