Peter Knights (born 30 March 1952) is a former Australian rules footballer and coach. He is widely regarded as one of the finest centre half-backs to have played the game, despite suffering numerous injuries. He was recognized for his contribution to the game when he was among the inaugural inductees into the AFL Hall of Fame in 1996 and later in the Hawthorn Team of the Century.
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