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US Bank/NM State Athletics Hall of Fame

HOFGeorgeKnighton

George Knighton

  • Class
    1962
  • Induction
    1970
  • Sport(s)
    Men's Basketball
At 6'8 and 240 pounds, one of the first true big men in southwest college basketball...Established 19 program records for single-game, season and career during his playing days...Two NCAA Tournament appearances...MVP of the Far West Classic in 1960...All-Border Conference in 1960, 1961 and 1962...Drafted by the NBA's Cincinnati Royals.
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