- Great American Business Leaders of the Twentieth Century
Philip H. Knight
Nike
1972 - Present
Fabric & Apparel
| Military Service | Army |
|---|
b. 1938
| Education |  |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | University of Oregon |
| Graduate | MBA, Stanford University |
| Personal | |
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| Born-Died | 1938 |
| Birthplace | Oregon (OR) |
| Race | White |
| Father | Professional |
Knight founded Nike by capitalizing on the fitness craze of the 1970s and 1980s. Through skillful advertising and innovative product development, Knight was able to build a billion dollar business in ten years.