blue ribbon
What year was Blue Ribbon Sports officially founded?
January 25, 1964
In what year did Blue Ribbon Sports officially
1917
Which Blue Ribbon Sports employee suggested changing the company name to Nike?
Jeff Johnson, the first full-time employee of Blue Ribbon Sports, suggested changing the company name to Nike. He proposed the name—derived from the Greek goddess of victory—after it came to him in a dream.
Which track coach co-founded Blue Ribbon Sports alongside Phil Knight?
Bill Bowerman
In what year did Blue Ribbon Sports officially change its name to Nike, Inc.?
May 30
What specific kitchen appliance inspired the sole design transition from BRS to Nike?
A waffle iron inspired the sole design transition
Which Japanese shoemaker did Blue Ribbon Sports originally distribute in the US?
Onitsuka Tiger
Which Greek goddess inspired the name "Nike"
God/goddess of victory
Which Olympic runner was the first major athlete signed by both BRS and Nike
Legendary distance runner Steve Prefontaine was the first major superstar signed by both Blue Ribbon Sports and Nike
Where did Blue Ribbon Sports open its first retail store in 1966?
3107 Pico Boulevard in Santa Monica, California
what God was NIKE going with(the name of the god)
Victoria
What is the title of Phil Knight's memoir detailing the history of BRS and Nike?
Phil Knight's memoir is titled Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike.
What vehicles did Phil Knight famously use to sell shoes at track meets?
the trunk of his green Plymouth Valiant
Which famous advertising agency created the "Just Do It" slogan in 1988?
Wieden+Kennedy
Which classic Nike shoe silhouette was originally released under Blue Ribbon Sports as the "Boston"?