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When you’re the youngest of 16 kids, toughness isn’t an option.
It’s a requirement for surviving.
Harvey Knuckles found that out early, and the Arkansas and Wisconsin native brought a determined streak with him to the University of Toledo in the late 1970s. The 6-foot-6, 180-pound forward became one of the greatest Rockets of all time, helping lead UT to its two most recent appearances in the NCAA tournament.
During his four-year career, Toledo went 21-6, 22-2, 23-6, and 21-10.