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10 hours ago · The bond between Oregon’s esteemed Ducks and the global juggernaut Nike is not just a partnership; it’s a powerhouse legacy, thanks in large part to Phil Knight, affectionally dubbed Uncle Phil by the Oregon community. Knight, who co-founded Nike in 1964 with Oregon’s then-track coach Bill Bowerman, has fostered an indomitable connection ...
1 day ago · Phil Knight, one of the co-creators of Nike, ran at the University of Oregon under coach Bill Bowerman. Bowerman, the other co-creator, was obsessed with his runners having the best shoes.
3 days ago · Phil Knight, cofounder of shoe giant Nike, retired as chairman in 2016 after 52 years at the company. Knight ran track at the University of Oregon and created Nike shoes with his former track...
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2 days ago · Bill Bowerman (left) conversing with Phil Knight (second from left) and two other members of the Oregon track team, 1958. Nike, originally known as Blue Ribbon Sports (BRS), was founded by University of Oregon track athlete Phil Knight and his coach, Bill Bowerman, on January 25, 1964.
1 day ago · Phil Knight (lovingly called Uncle Phil by Oregon students, athletes, and fans), created Nike in 1964 alongside Bill Bowerman (Oregon's track coach at the time). Ever since, the University of Oregon and the Ducks have had an unbreakable bond with the athletic brand and its founder. On Thursday, June 6, the Oregon football team shared a sneak ...
1 day ago · Phil Knight (lovingly called Uncle Phil by Oregon students, athletes, and fans), created Nike in 1964 alongside Bill Bowerman (Oregon's track coach at the time).
4 days ago · Nike has a long-standing relationship with the United States military, particularly the Navy. In fact, Nike was founded by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight in 1964 as Blue Ribbon Sports, which quickly became a major supplier of athletic shoes to different branches of the military including the US Army and Navy.
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