Ernest Knotts (1993) - Duke Athletics Hall of Fame - Duke University

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Ernest Knotts

Ernest Knotts

Induction:
1993
Class:
1945

All-America, 1944-45
All-Southern Conference, 1945
Team Captain, 1945

A native of Albemarle, N.C., "Bear" Knotts was a four-year lineman for the Blue Devils from 1943-46. The two-way guard earned All-America and All-Southern Conference honors in 1945. He was also the team captain his junior year.

All of the individual honors came a year after he was an integral part of one of Duke's greatest teams. The 1944 squad captured the Southern Conference crown and then defeated Alabama in the Sugar Bowl by a 29-26 score. Knotts earned third team All-America honors by the College Press that season.

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Tuesday, September 09

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Tuesday, September 09

Brennan O'Neill plays lacrosse for U.S. Men's National Team and makes a pass in the World Championship

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Tuesday, September 09

Durham, NC – Aug 29: NCAA Women's Volleyball - Bryant at Duke at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, NC on August 29, 2025. (Credit: Andy Mead/YCJ)

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Cameron Indoor Stadium - 2024-25 - Duke Men's Basketball hosts Auburn

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