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In 1971, Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman poured rubber into his wife’s waffle iron; 55 years later, the sole he made still shows up on Nike shoes

Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman ruined his wife’s waffle iron while trying to solve a problem for runners. More than 50 years later, his idea lives on.

In 1971, Nike co-founder Phil Knight hired college student to design the iconic Swoosh logo for $35

In 1971, Nike co-founder Phil Knight hired college student Carolyn Davidson to design the company’s iconic Swoosh logo for ...
CNBC

Nike co-founder Phil Knight to donate $1.1 billion to Oregon medical center

Phil and Penny Knight have committed $1.1 billion to the Providence St. Vincent Medical Center and its Providence Heart Institute in Oregon. The gift will support the creation of an all-women’s ...
Wall Street Journal

Why Chinese Customers Are Running From Nike

This transcript was prepared by a transcription service. This version may not be in its final form and may be updated. Ryan Knutson: 50 years ago, when few American companies were thinking about China ...
Hypebeast

Nike Co-Founder Phil Knight Donates $1 Billion USD to University of Oregon

The historic contribution will fund the establishment of a brand-new undergraduate engineering college The donation brings the Knight family's total lifetime giving to the university to over $2 ...