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The company was founded on January 25, 1964, as "Blue Ribbon Sports", by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight, and officially became Nike, Inc. on May 30, 1971. The company takes its name from Nike, the Greek goddess of victory. [ 9 ]
Founding and early history. The global sportswear giant traces its origins to 1962, when former University of Oregon track-and-field athlete Phil Knight toured the Onitsuka (now Asics) factory in Japan and was impressed by the firm’s quality and speedy production.
The story of Nike starts with Blue Ribbon Sports in 1964. Back then, Phil Knight had just received his MBA at Stanford following his graduation from the University of Oregon. This left...
Nike, Inc., American sportswear company that is one of the world’s best-known brands. It was founded in 1964 as Blue Ribbon Sports by Phil Knight and Bill Bowerman, his former track-and-field coach at the University of Oregon. The company was renamed Nike, Inc., in 1971.
Nike’s history, from a modest Oregon track field idea to a global sports apparel giant, is a testament to innovation and vision. This journey, marked by groundbreaking products and influential marketing, highlights how Nike reshaped athletic performance and fashion.
Nike’s World Headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon opened in 1990, spans 400 acres and has more than 75 buildings, many named after the company’s marquee sponsored athletes, past and present.
Nike Inc. Company Timeline: 50 Years of Innovation. The company's journey from a scrappy start-up known as Blue Ribbon Sports to the world's largest sports brand.
Nike is a world leader in sportswear today, but its founders originally started out selling Japanese shoes. Learn more about its story.
Company History: Founded as an importer of Japanese shoes, NIKE, Inc. (Nike) has grown to be the world's largest marketer of athletic footwear and apparel. In the United States, Nike products are sold through about 20,000 retail accounts; worldwide, the company's products are sold in about 110 countries.
Established as "Blue Ribbon Sports" by University of Oregon track athlete Phil Knight and his coach, Bill Bowerman, on January 25, 1964. [1] The company initially operated in Eugene, Oregon as a distributor for Japanese shoe maker Onitsuka Tiger, making most sales at track meets out of Knight's automobile. [1]