Bill Bowerman

Apparel and footwear company Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE) has been a dominant player in its sector since it was founded in 1964. Here’s a look at how the company has performed since its IPO. What Happened: Nike was founded as Blue Ribbon Sports in 1964 by University of Oregon track and field coach...

In 1964, the company that would become Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE) was basically co-founder Phil Knight driving around the Pacific Northwest selling running shoes imported from Japan out of the back of his car. The "company" made about $8,000 in revenue. Then came the fitness boom of the late...