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  1. Learn about Phil Knight, the self-made billionaire who created Nike with his former track coach, Bill Bowerman. See his net worth, philanthropy, personal stats, and more on Forbes.

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  2. 1 day ago · Phil Knight: 51,144,661 shares, or 3.3% of shares outstanding. Knight is the co-founder of Nike and served as its longtime CEO, running the company from 1964 to 2004.

  3. 3 days ago · Phil Knight is the founder and largest shareholder of Nike, the world's biggest maker of athletic shoes and sports apparel. See his net worth, biography, milestones, latest news and more on Bloomberg's ranking of the world's richest people.

  4. 5 days ago · A skilled entrepreneur: Knight was the CEO of Nike for four decades, and was one of the key drivers in making the company what it is today. Philanthropic work: Phil Knight has been a generous donor to several causes at his Alma Maters, including contributions to both athletic and academic programs.

  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Nike,_IncNike, Inc. - Wikipedia

    2 days ago · 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.

    • January 25, 1964; 59 years ago
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  8. 2 days ago · About Phil Knight : Phil Knight, born on February 24, 1938, in Portland, Oregon, is the visionary behind Nike, Inc. After earning a degree in journalism from the University of Oregon, where he also excelled in track and field under the guidance of Bill Bowerman, Knight went on to obtain an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business in 1962.

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