Nike’s Early Days
This co-founder of Nike was once a middle-distance runner at the University of Oregon.
Who is Phil Knight?
Michael Jordan was drafted by this NBA team in 1984.
What is the Chicago Bulls?
The first Air Jordan sneaker was released in this year.
What is 1985?
This actor plays Sonny Vaccaro, the Nike employee who pitched the idea of signing Jordan.
Who is Matt Damon?
This video game system, introduced in the 1980s, helped revolutionize gaming.
What is the Nintendo Entertainment System?
Before focusing on basketball, Nike was best known for making shoes for this sport
What is running?
Michael Jordan’s iconic jersey number with the Bulls.
What is 23?
The Air Jordan 1 featured this bold color combination, which led to fines from the NBA.
What are black and red?
Air was directed by this Hollywood star who also played Phil Knight.
Who is Ben Affleck?
This music video by Michael Jackson became a cultural phenomenon in 1983.
What is Thriller?
Nike’s original name when it was founded in 1964.
What is Blue Ribbon Sports?
Jordan won this many NBA championships during his career.
What is six?
This marketing campaign for Air Jordans introduced the famous line, “It’s gotta be the shoes.”
What is the Spike Lee/Mars Blackmon campaign?
The movie takes place in this year, when Nike was still a small player in the basketball shoe market.
What is 1984?
This type of movie dominated the 1980s, with titles like Back to the Future and The Breakfast Club.
What are teen/coming-of-age movies?
This Nike innovation, introduced in the 1970s, became a major selling point for their shoes.
What is the waffle sole?
Before signing with Nike, this shoe company was favored to win Michael Jordan’s endorsement.
What is Adidas?
The Air Jordan brand is a subsidiary of this parent company.
What is Nike?
The Air Jordan deal was revolutionary because it included this first-of-its-kind clause in Jordan’s contract.
What is a revenue share/royalty for each shoe sold?
The 1984 Summer Olympics were held in this U.S. city.
What is Los Angeles?
The Nike headquarters is located in this U.S. state.
What is Oregon?
Michael Jordan played college basketball for this team.
Who are the North Carolina Tarheels?
This innovation in Air Jordan design allowed the shoe to cater specifically to basketball players’ needs for support and mobility.
What is the air cushioning system?
This NBA commissioner was known for approving the Jordan-Nike partnership's controversial sneaker colorways.
Who is David Stern?
This brand became synonymous with aerobics and fitness in the 1980s, competing with Nike for dominance.
What is Reebok?