The Co-Founder of Nike
Who created Nike?
Phil Knight
What was the company Phil Knight co-created before Nike?
Blue Ribbon.
What is the most popular shoe in Nike?
Air Force 1.
What book did Phil Knight write?
Shoe Dog
Who was the first African American Nike athlete?
Michael Jordan.
Does he still live with his wife, or did they divorce?
Yes. They didn't divorce.
Who was the co-founder of Nike/Blue Ribbon Sports?
Bill Bowerman
What dunk color way is black and white?
The pandas
Victory.
Who was the first Nike basketball athlete?
Spencer Haywood.
How old is he?
86
How much money did Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight put in to start Blue Ribbon Sports?
500 each, or 1,000 altogether.
What was the first shoe Blue Ribbon Sports sold?
The TG-4 Marathons.
How much was the first Nike stock share sold for?
$21.50
Who was the first female Nike athlete?
Anne Audain
What is the creator of Nike's net worth?
39.5 billion dollars
What did the company employees call themselves?
The buttheads.
How many favorite shoes does Harrison have?
5
What movies is Phil Knight most known for?
Shoe Dog, the Big One (1997), and Bannister: Everest on the Track (2016)
What was the first athlete endorsement with Nike?
Romanian tennis player Ilie Năstase.
What caused his crazy idea?
A seminar on entrepreneurship. He wrote a paper for it on shoes.
What is the exact date Nike was created?
May 30, 1971.
What was the first Nike basketball shoe made with? What shoe was it?
Leather and suede. The Nike Bruin.
What movie were they seeing when they found out Matthew had died?
Shrek 2
What was Phil Knights first runner to wear his shoes?
Pre