William W. Knight (publisher)
American lawyer, politician, and newspaper publisher / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William W. Knight (February 8, 1909 – February 19, 1981) was an American lawyer, politician, and newspaper publisher. He lived, worked in, and raised a family with his wife, Lota Hatfield Knight, in Portland, Oregon. Their son, Phil Knight, a high school and college athlete, went on to co-found Nike.
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William W. Knight | |
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Born | (1909-02-08)February 8, 1909 |
Died | February 19, 1981(1981-02-19) (aged 72) Portland, Oregon, US |
Alma mater | University of Oregon |
Occupation(s) | Lawyer; publisher of The Oregon Journal |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Lota Hatfield |
Children | 3, including Phil Knight |
Relatives | Travis Knight (grandson) |
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