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When did Nike become a company?

It is the world's largest supplier of athletic shoes and apparel and a major manufacturer of sports equipment, with revenue in excess of US$46 billion in its fiscal year 2022. 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.

How did Nike get its name?

Thankfully, Jeff Johnson got the inspiration for the name Nike after seeing the name of the Greek goddess of victory in a dream. Next, the new brand needed its own logo. Nike reached out to a design student at the nearby Portland State University, Carolyn Davis, to provide sketches.

How did Nike start?

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 him with two crucial experiences that set the trajectory of his future.

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