JAF - The Rise of Nike: A Business Saga

What school did Phil Knight attend and has put over a billion dollars into their Athletic program.

• Oregon

• Stanford

• Texas

• Washington State

Which company was planning to replace Blue Ribbon Sports as a distributor?

• Adidas

• Onitsuka

• Puma

• Reebok

What was the initial investment amount by the parents of one of Blue Ribbon Sports' early employees?

• $1,000

• $500

• $8,000

• $50

What was the name of the Japanese shoe brand that caught Phil Knight's attention in Kobe?

• Mizuno

• Asics

• Tiger

• Saucony

In what year did Nike become a public company?

• 1971

• 1980

• 1972

• 1964

What was the name of the coach at the University of Oregon who became Phil's business partner?

• Bill Bowerman

• Jeff Johnson

• Steve Prefontaine

• Bob Woodell

Which book helped popularize jogging, written by a Nike co-founder?

• Jogging with Bowerman

• The Runner's Bible

• Run Fast, Run Far

• Jogging: A Physical Fitness Program for All Ages

What was the name Phil Knight blurted out as his company name during a meeting in Japan?

• Silver Wing Shoes

• Green Stripe Running

• Blue Ribbon Sports

• Red Triangle Athletics

What was the major design contribution from Bowerman that became a best-selling shoe?

• The Cortez

• The Pegasus

• The Tailwind

• The Challenger

What year did Phil Knight and Bill Bowerman order their first shipment of shoes from Japan?

• 1971

• 1962

• 1959

• 1964