Phil Knight
Born in 1938
Memoir
Philip Hampson Knight , nicknamed "Buck," is an American businessman and philanthropist best known as the co-founder of Nike, Inc. Born in Oregon, Knight earned an MBA from Stanford University before traveling the world.
He founded Blue Ribbon Sports, which later became Nike, with his former track coach Bill Bowerman.
Knight served as chairman and CEO of Nike for many years, building it into a global athletic footwear and apparel giant.
He has since transitioned to chairman emeritus and is known for his significant philanthropic contributions, particularly to educational institutions.
