Happy birthday! Phil Knight turns 86 today
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Nike founder Phil Knight is celebrating his 86th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed business men of his generation.
Popular business man Phil Knight has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 86th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.
Knight, a cultural icon
Born Philip Hampson Knight in Portland on February 24, 1938, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Knight's not just a great business man, he's an inspiration, an icon and a very charming man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Phil hasn't done.
And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Phil Knight as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 86.
Happy Birthday, Phil, you're the best!
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