In 1962, Bill Bowerman, University of Oregon track and field coach, and Phil Knight, University of Oregon business student and athlete on Bowerman’s team, joined forces to create Blue Ribbon Sports.  In 1972, they changed Blue Ribbon Sports to Nike, the Greek goddess of victory.  Since, Nike has grown to employ close to a million people on six continents. Nike has also bought several other retail companies, including Converse, Cole Haan and Hurley International. 

Nike is a sports empire that values the passion and competitive spirit of athletes. Nike seeks to give an edge to its customers and increase human potential.   “If you have a body, you are an athlete. And as long as there are athletes, there will be Nike.”