text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_name_38 (year_of_first_appearance VARCHAR, corps_name VARCHAR, number_of_finals_appearances VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  What is the year of the first appearance of the Black Knights, who had less than 1 finals appearances?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(year_of_first_appearance) FROM table_name_38 WHERE corps_name = "black knights" AND number_of_finals_appearances < 1