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Origins of Nike
University of Oregon track coach Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight formed Blue Ribbon Sports which began distributing Japanese running shoes which went on to be later known as ASICS. -
Nike Brand is Born
New Full-Time sales person, Jeff Johnson, came up with the name "nike" while dreaming about the Greek goddess of victory with the same name. -
Waffle Traction Pattern Introduced
The company introduced Nike "Moon Shoes" with the Waffle sole for athletes competing at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon in 1972. -
Nike Goes Public
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Michael Jordan Signs with Nike- Jordan Brand is Formed
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"Just Do It" Slogan Introduced
This well known slogan drerw inspiration from Gary Gilmore's last words. -
Niketown Grand Opening
The first Niketown stored opened in Portland, Oregon -
Tiger Woods Joins Nike Family
Tiger Woods gives up his amatuer golfing status and signs a deal with Nike worth $40 million. -
Bill Bowerman Dies
Co-founder of Nike, Bill Bowerman, dies at the age of 88. -
Debut of Nike SB
Nike's skateboard line "Nike SB" makes its debut. -
Lebron James Signs with Nike
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Flywire and Lunarlon Technology Introduced
Revolutionary shope technologies Flywire and Lunar midsoles are beginning to be included in performance shoes. -
Flyknit Technology Introduced
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Nike Becomes the Official Sponsor of the NFL
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Nike Launches Nike+ App