Nike's first pair of running shoes was inspired by waffles. Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman was having breakfast with his wife one morning in 1971 when it dawned on him that the grooves in the ...

Many people today know the tales of Jon’s father, Bill Bowerman — the iconic track and field coach and Nike co-founder who ... s words after sprinting the first 200 meters of a state ...

Bill Bowerman died at home in Lawrence, KS, on April 19, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born in Syracuse, New York, March 2, 1942. He is survived by wife Carolyn Roy; daughters Christy Bowerman ...

The event is a tribute to former University of Oregon track and field coach, Bill Bowerman, a co-founder of Nike who coached four national championship teams in his tenure. His athletes set 13 ...