Riggs' Study Guide 1

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Bill Bowerman

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Knight’s former running coach, best in the US.

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Jeff Johnson

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Knight’s college friend & one of Blue Ribbon’s first & hardest working employees.

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Onitsuka

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Owner of a Japanese shoe company, offers Blue Ribbon distribution rights.

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Doug “Cousin” Houser

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cousin as well as Blue Ribbon’s first legal representation.

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Penny Knight

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Hired to balance Blue Ribbon’s books & eventually marries Knight.

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Steve “Pre” Prefontaine

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Runner & spokesperson for Nike, dies after losing control of his car in 1975.

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Kitami

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appears kind and supportive at first, but doesn’t believe in Knight’s vision and wants to replace him.

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Bob Woodall

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one of the best runners in the US until an accident paralyzed him.