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    Phil Hampson Knight was born on February 24, 1938, in Portland, Oregon, to Bill Knight, a lawyer turned newspaper publisher, and his wife, Lota Cloy (née Hatfield) Knight. He grew up in the Portland neighborhood of Eastmoreland, and attended Cleveland High School.

  2. Mar 28, 2021 · Jack Black, Winona Ryder, Zac Efron, and Maya Rudolph are just a few of the celebs with Jewish roots.

  3. This is a partial list of notable Jewish American business executives in the retail industry. For other Jewish Americans, see lists of Jewish Americans . Main article: List of Jewish American businesspeople

  4. Apr 6, 2023 · Here's everything to know about Phil Knight, the founder of Nike who served as one of the inspirations behind Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's movie 'Air.'

  5. May 13, 2024 · Phil Knight is an American businessman who cofounded (1964) the multinational sportswear and sports equipment corporation Nike, Inc. (originally called Blue Ribbon Sports). During his tenure as CEO (1964–2004), Nike became one of the most successful companies in the world.

  6. Phil Knight is the co-founder of Nike, Inc., one of the world's largest suppliers of athletic shoes and apparel. This biography of Phil Knight provides detailed information about his childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline.

  7. 4 days ago · About Phil Knight & family. 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...

  8. Philip H. Knight. Nike. 1972–Present. Industry: Fabric & Apparel. Era: 1970. Knight founded Nike by capitalizing on the fitness craze of the 1970s and 1980s. Through skillful advertising and innovative product development, Knight was able to build a billion dollar business in ten years. Personal. Born-Died: 1938. Birthplace: Oregon. Race: White.

  9. The Nike Swoosh was conceived of and drawn by Carolyn Davidson while she was a student of Phil Knight's at Portland State University in 1971.

  10. Philip H. Knight. Based in Beaverton, Oregon, NIKE, Inc. includes the Nike, Converse, and Jordan brands.

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