Nike Founder Phil Knight Personal Signature, Beckett Authenticated

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Nike co-founder and long-time CEO Phil Knight's first sales were made out of a green Plymouth Valiant automobile at track meets across the Pacific Northwest. By 1969, these early sales allowed Knight to leave his accountant job and work full-time for Blue Ribbon Sports.

Jeff Johnson, Nike's first full time employee, suggested calling the firm "Nike," named after the Greek winged goddess of victory, and Blue Ribbon Sports was subsequently renamed Nike in 1971.  The rest is history.

A rare autograph.  Framing option available.