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5 unusual facts about Wilson Sporting Goods


1983–84 NBA season

Spalding replaced Wilson as manufacturer of the official NBA game ball, a relationship that continues today.

Clay Johnson III

Johnson was previously President of Horchow Mail Order and President of Neiman Marcus Mail Order, the Deputy Director/Chief Operating Officer of the Dallas Museum of Art, and held positions at Frito-Lay and Wilson Sporting Goods.

Racket Attack

The North American version features an endorsement from Wilson Sporting Goods.

Thomas E. Wilson

In 1926, he created one of the most recognizable brand names in the world, known as Wilson Sporting Goods.

Thomas E. Wilson (July 11, 1868 – August 4, 1958) was the founder of Wilson Sporting Goods and the Wilson and Company meatpacking company.


Amer Sports

Amer Sports Oyj (formerly Amer-Yhtymä Oyj) is a Finnish headquartered sporting goods company with brands including Salomon, Wilson, Atomic, Arc’teryx, Mavic, Suunto and Precor.


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