Phil Knight
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Phil Knight is a billionaire entrepreneur, philanthropist, and co-founder of Nike, Inc. He was born on February 24, 1938, in Portland, Oregon. Knight attended the University of Oregon and Stanford Graduate School of Business. In 1962, Knight started Nike with his former track coach, Bill Bowerman. The company initially operated as a distributor for the Japanese shoe company, Onitsuka Tiger, which

Phil Knight is a billionaire entrepreneur, philanthropist, and co-founder of Nike, Inc. He was born on February 24, 1938, in Portland, Oregon. Knight attended the University of Oregon and Stanford Graduate School of Business. In 1962, Knight started Nike with his former track coach, Bill Bowerman. The company initially operated as a distributor for the Japanese shoe company, Onitsuka Tiger, which

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1962

Nike Inc.

Founder

1964-2004

Nike Inc.

CEO

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