Nike History

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Question 1

Under what original corporate name was Nike founded on January 25, 1964, by Phil Knight and Bill Bowerman?

Question 2

What domestic kitchen appliance did Bill Bowerman famously ruin in 1971 to create Nike's grooved waffle running sole?

Question 3

How much was graphic design student Carolyn Davidson originally paid in 1971 for creating the world-famous Nike Swoosh logo?

Question 4

Which advertising agency created Nike's immortal slogan 'Just Do It' in 1988, inspired by a death-row convict's last words?

Question 5

Which former corporate architect joined Nike in 1981 and designed revolutionary shoes like the Air Max 1 and Air Jordan III?

Question 6

What Paris landmark building directly inspired Tinker Hatfield to expose the inner workings of the shoe in the 1987 Air Max 1?

Question 7

In what year did Nike sign rookie NBA sensation Michael Jordan, launching the legendary Air Jordan basketball sneaker line?

Question 8

What revolutionary lightweight, one-piece woven upper technology did Nike unveil ahead of the 2012 London Olympic Games?

Question 9

Who was the pioneering aerospace engineer who patented the encapsulated gas cushioning system that became Nike Air in 1978?

Question 10

Who was Nike employee number one who suggested naming the company 'Nike' after the Greek goddess of victory in 1971?

Under what original corporate name was Nike founded on January 25, 1964, by Phil Knight and Bill Bowerman?