Biography of Bill Bowerman - Founder of Nike Inc.
Nike is a famous brand product in the world of sports, Nike company was founded by two people: Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight. Founder of Nike, William Jay "Bill" Bowerman was born on February 19, 1911 in Portland, Oregon, USA and died on December 24, 1999, before founding the company Perkerjaannya Nike is the athletic trainer. His father is a former Governor of Oregon Jay Bowerman, his mother grew up in Fossil. His family returned to the fossil after her parents divorced in 1913. Bowerman had a brother and sister, and his twin brother, Thomas, who died in an elevator accident when he was 2 years old. Bowerman entered in the Medford school and then returned to Seattle Medford to continue to high school. He played in the school band and also played for the football team. Bill Bowerman first met Barbara Young, Kelan woman would marry him while still a student of the same school in Medford.
In 1929, Bill Bowerman attended the University of Oregon majoring in journalism and also played football for the university. He was a member of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity. After graduating from college he then taught biology and coached football at Franklin High School in Portland in 1934. In 1935, Bowerman moved back to Medford to teach and coach football. Bowerman then married Barbara Young on June 22, 1936.
Bowerman then following the draft and sign in ROTC and Army Reserve, and then joined the U.S. Army as a 2nd Lieutenant in the days after the attack on Pearl Harbor. He was assigned to Fort Lawton in Washington and before being assigned to the 86th Infantry Regiment at Camp Hale in Leadville, Colorado. Bowerman task is to supply logistics for troops and also maintain donkeys used to carry supplies in the mountains. On December 23, 1944, the division arrived in Naples, Italy, and soon moved north to the mountains of northern Italy and During his tenure, Bowerman was promoted to commander of the First Battalion 86th Regiment with the rank of Major. Bowerman, for his role in the military, Bowerman received four Bronze Star Medal, and the Silver Star. He was honorably discharged in October 1945.
After the war ended, Bowerman returned to his position as a teacher and coach at Medford High School. Bowerman's third son, Tom, was born May 20, 1946. His family later moved to Eugene, Oregon United States, where he became head coach at the University of Oregon on July 1, 1948. Bowerman coached the team from Norway, Canada, Australia, and the United States. Athletics Team USA was formed by Bill Bowerman consisting Phil Knight who would be parnernya in setting up the company Nike and Geoff Hollister in 1977.
In 1929, Bill Bowerman attended the University of Oregon majoring in journalism and also played football for the university. He was a member of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity. After graduating from college he then taught biology and coached football at Franklin High School in Portland in 1934. In 1935, Bowerman moved back to Medford to teach and coach football. Bowerman then married Barbara Young on June 22, 1936.
Bowerman then following the draft and sign in ROTC and Army Reserve, and then joined the U.S. Army as a 2nd Lieutenant in the days after the attack on Pearl Harbor. He was assigned to Fort Lawton in Washington and before being assigned to the 86th Infantry Regiment at Camp Hale in Leadville, Colorado. Bowerman task is to supply logistics for troops and also maintain donkeys used to carry supplies in the mountains. On December 23, 1944, the division arrived in Naples, Italy, and soon moved north to the mountains of northern Italy and During his tenure, Bowerman was promoted to commander of the First Battalion 86th Regiment with the rank of Major. Bowerman, for his role in the military, Bowerman received four Bronze Star Medal, and the Silver Star. He was honorably discharged in October 1945.
After the war ended, Bowerman returned to his position as a teacher and coach at Medford High School. Bowerman's third son, Tom, was born May 20, 1946. His family later moved to Eugene, Oregon United States, where he became head coach at the University of Oregon on July 1, 1948. Bowerman coached the team from Norway, Canada, Australia, and the United States. Athletics Team USA was formed by Bill Bowerman consisting Phil Knight who would be parnernya in setting up the company Nike and Geoff Hollister in 1977.
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Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight
As a track coach, Bowerman not satisfied with the original U.S. made shoes. He also experimented designing shoes and make Knight a rabbit experiment.
As a track coach, Bowerman not satisfied with the original U.S. made shoes. He also experimented designing shoes and make Knight a rabbit experiment.
"US-made shoes are cheap at the time, but I do not want my feet blistered after running a few miles," said Knight.
From there the beginning of the creation of Nike shoes. Bowerman and Knight as the creator shoes-Stanford Business School graduates-as a manager of management and marketing. With each deposit capital USD500, Bowerman and Knight formed Blue Ribbon Sports, forerunner to Nike, in 1968. Design waffle soles similar to those used in foods heel shoes is the creativity of the Nike Bowerman. She inspired her while making waffles. In fact, he designed a shoe with his wife's waffle iron grills. Collaboration both men made Nike gradually growing.
Nike derived from the Greek goddess name means "victory", Nike was founded in 1964 when the athlete as well as Oregon businessman named Phillip Knight, mengagas running shoes imported from Japan to compete with German brands such as Adidas and Puma were later dominated the U.S. market. The advantage is that the Japanese shoe
cheap because labor is cheaper in Japan. They began selling shoes around with a purpose athletics stadium, where sales are slowly but surely increasing dramatically. In the 1970s, Knight and his growing company saw the beginning of the revolution and start jogging mmasaran products for non-professional runners as well. He then immediately open up a broader market and change the image of running shoes to fashion shoes and attract everyone from children to adults to wear.
Starting with products named Cortez shoes were produced in 1972, the Nike brand with the slogan Just Do It was becoming known in the U.S. athletic world. Until 1979, Nike has been able to control 50% of the U.S. running shoe market. In 1979, Nike has mastered half the market in the U.S. and with revenues reaching U.S. $ 149 million. In the mid 1980's the company's position seems unassailable, but the sudden attack from the rival parties Reebok. But in 1990 Nike re-lead the company, especially since the introduction of the shoes "Air Jordan" supported and promoted by basketball star Michael Jordan . Air Jordan Shoes, a phenomenal product and loved throughout the world.
Indeed, Michael Jordan Nike commercials as when it is experiencing a boom period. It is believed, Knightlah people who managed to bind a contract with the U.S. legendary basketball player. In 1984, Michael Jordan was a rookie (debutant player) at Chicago Bulls. However, Knight was able to see the great potential Michael Jordan as sports icons useful for marketing of Nike products.
"For me, Phil Knight will always be remembered as a prominent sports marketing visionary tool. He will always be a part of Nike. I learned a lot from him about this industry and always respect the determination and creativity, "said Michael Jordan .
On 24 December 1999 on Christmas Eve, Bill Bowerman died in his sleep at his home in Fossil, Oregon at the age of 88. Bill Bowerman leave a company Nike sportswear and equipment company famous in the World. Nike become one of shoes, apparel and sporting goods that the United States is one of the largest in the world. They are famous for sponsoring some of the world famous sportsmen such as Tiger Woods , Ronaldo and Michael Jordan . In addition, they also have an agreement with world football teams such as Manchester United, FC Barcelona, Arsenal, FC Basel, Juventus, Clube de Regatasd Flamengo, Steaua Bucuresti, AC Sparta Praha, Red Star Belgrade, Inter Milan, VfL Bochum, VfL Wolfsburg , Hertha BSC Berlin, Borussia Dortmund, PSV Eindhoven, Valencia CF, Urawa Red Diamonds, Kaizer Chiefs, Atlético de Madrid, NK Maribor, Celtic, FC Porto, Paris Saint-Germain, Boca Juniors and Corinthians
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