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    • How Sonny Vaccaro Helped Nike Sign Michael Jordan

    Vaccaro is a sports marketing executive who worked with Nike, Adidas, and Reebok in their basketball divisions, helping the brands secure the services of signature athletes. He left Nike in 1991 to work for Adidas and in 1996, he brought a rookie Kobe Bryant to the brand. Vaccaro was a prominent figure in the basketball world before his tenure with...

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    John Paul Vincent Vaccaro was born in Trafford, Pennsylvania on September 23. Working as a school teacher in Trafford, Vaccaro developed prototypes of sneakers, specifically tennis and basketball sneakers, pitching his concepts to Nike. He was hired by Nike in 1977 and in his first year with the brand, he signed 10 of the top college basketball pro...

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    Vaccaro is credited as a key figure in swinging the negotiations in Nike's favor to secure the services of Jordan ahead of his rookie season in the NBA. Following his success signing colleges to Nike, Vaccaro's next move was to "get a signature athlete who was going to be a signature marketing icon," he said in 'Sole Man.' Jordan, who wore Converse...

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    Apr 5, 2023 · Basketball Players. What Sonny Vaccaro Has Done Since Signing Michael Jordan to Nike. Matt Damon plays Sonny Vaccaro in Air, but the movie only scratches the surface of the sports marketing...

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  6. www.vanityfair.com › hollywood › 2023Air: The Real Sonny Vaccaro on Matt Damon, Michael Jordan ...

    Apr 7, 2023 · Basketball marketing legend Sonny Vaccaro tells VF the real-life story behind Air, and about the message he just received from Michael Jordan’s mother, Deloris. By Julie Miller. April 7, 2023....

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    Raveling became Sonny's competitor in the same position at Nike. Vaccaro was a key figure in the O'Bannon v. NCAA lawsuit, which allowed players to be compensated for appearances in video games. Vaccaro helped to recruit Ed O'Bannon for the case. Legacy. An ESPN 30 for 30 documentary about Vaccaro titled "Sole Man" aired on April 16, 2015.

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    Apr 5, 2023 · Sonny Vaccaro: The Subject of Hollywood's 'AIR' + Jordan Origins. NBA > Eastern Conference. Sonny Vaccaro Created the Jordan Brand With One Big Bet, Now He's Getting the Hollywood Treatment. By Andrew Mark Wilhelm | April 5, 2023.

  10. footwearnews.com › business › marketingSonny Vaccaro on the Accuracy of ‘Air’ & His Unforgettable ...

    Apr 6, 2023 · Apr 6, 2023 1:27PM EDT. How Sonny Vaccaro’s Unforgettable Speech at Nike HQ Helped Seal the Deal With the Jordan Family & the Accuracy of ‘Air’. By Peter Verry. @PeterVerry. Sonny...

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