Happy birthday! Phil Knight turns 88 today

The iconic and legendary business man turns 88 on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026.

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Nike founder Phil Knight is celebrating his 88th 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 88th 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 88.

Happy Birthday, Phil, you're the best!

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