they never did, its a government conspiracy
Blue ribbon sports changed its name to nike in 1972.
The company was founded in 1964 as Blue Ribbon Sports by Bill Bowerman and Philip Knight, and became Nike in 1978.
On January 25, 1964, Nike, Inc. was founded as Blue Ribbon Sports.
In Oregon as the company name Blue Ribbon Sports
Nike actually has two owners. The company was founded on January 25, 1964, as Blue Ribbon Sports, by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight. It didn't become Nike, Inc. until May 30, 1971.
Nike was known as Blue Ribbon Sports from 1964 to 1978.
Nike was founded in 1964 as blue ribbon sports, and changed to Nike in 1978. It was founded by Bill Bowerman and Philip Knight.
Nike actually started out as Blue Ribbon Sports, which was founded in 1964 with $1,200 in the bank.
Nike.inc. it was named after a Greek Goddess called Nike who personified victory. Nike's Original name was Blue Ribbon sports
blue ribbon sports 1000. Nike was founded by bill bowerman and Phil knight, who contributed $500 each (1000) and called it blue ribbon sports
Nike was founded by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight in 1964. The original name of the company was Blue Ribbon Sports, and the name was changed to Nike in 1971.
Nike was founded in 1964 as blue ribbon sports, and changed to Nike in 1978. It was founded by Bill Bowerman and Philip Knight.