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   How did Nike start their business?

   • Nike was founded in 1964 as Blue Ribbon Sports and initially operated as a distributor for the Japanese shoemaker Onitsuka Tiger (now known as Asics). It officially became Nike Inc. in 1971. 2. The company was founded with just $1,200 in the bank.

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   How much is Phil Knight worth?

   • Philip Hampson Knight (born February 24, 1938) is an American billionaire businessman. He is the co-founder and chairman emeritus of Nike, Inc., and was previously chairman and CEO of the company. As of July 23, 2020, Knight was ranked by Forbes as the 24th richest person in the world, with an estimated net worth of US$54.5 billion.

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   What was Nike's Original name?

   • 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. The company initially operated in Eugene, Oregon as a distributor for Japanese shoe maker Onitsuka Tiger, making most sales at track meets out of Knight's automobile.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Phil_KnightPhil Knight - Wikipedia

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   Philip Hampson Knight (born February 24, 1938) is an American billionaire business magnate who is the co-founder and chairman emeritus of Nike, Inc., a global sports equipment and apparel company. He was previously its chairman and CEO. [1]

   • Occupation: Businessman
   • Children: 2, including Travis Knight

   • Born: Philip Hampson Knight, February 24, 1938 (age 85), Portland, Oregon, U.S.
   • Parent: William W. Knight (father)

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   2 days ago · 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.

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   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.'

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   Apr 5, 2023 · Knight is the founder of the sportswear company Nike, which was created in 1964. The No. 1 sportswear brand in the world was initially known as Blue Ribbon Sports before it was renamed to...

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   Apr 7, 2023 · Nike founder, Phil Knight, retired from his role as chairman in 2016 after 52 years at the helm. He has an estimated net worth of $46 billion. He was most recently portrayed by Ben Affleck in...

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   Aug 23, 2015 · How Phil Knight built Nike into one of the biggest brands in the world and became a billionaire. Over the past 51 years, Nike cofounder Phil Knight built the company from an idea he had in...

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    Jul 13, 2017 · SARAH GREEN CARMICHAEL: That’s Phil Knight. He’s the co-founder and chairman emeritus of Nike, and the author of the book Shoe Dog. He was interviewed by HBR senior editor Dan McGinn.