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4 unusual facts about Bill Bowerman


Jay Bowerman

Bill Bowerman became a well-known track and field coach at the University of Oregon, as well as coach of several U.S. Olympic teams, and co-founder of Nike, Inc.

Nike ONE

The minimalist design is inspired by Nike founder Bill Bowerman's principles of less is more.

Ralph Spearow

Bill Bowerman claimed the jump was statistically valid but Spearow's lack of an AAU permit to compete prevented ratification.

Waffle iron

In 1971, Oregon track coach and Nike Co-founder Bill Bowerman used his wife's waffle iron to experiment with the idea of using waffle-ironed rubber to create a new sole for footwear that would grip but be lightweight.



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