Knight, the white-haired general in the red sweater, led the Hoosiers to three national titles in 29 seasons and is No. 2 all-time in victories.

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Besides championship rings and various awards, Knight has even permitted the auction of a game worn red sports coat and sweater.

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That snowy afternoon, however, Zell was cozy in his red baseball cap and peach sweater.

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Both girls had some trouble understanding his accent, and they were thrown off by his use of "ladybird" instead of "ladybug" when referring to the red-and-white sweater Gabby wants for Christmas.

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