The entrepreneur Bill Bowerman died at the age of 88. Here is all you want to know, and more!
Biography - A Short Wiki
Made the University of Oregon a premier destination for aspiring pro runners. He touched off the jogging craze in the United States and co-founded Nike.
He had two daughters and three sons with his wife Barbara Young Bowerman.
Quotes
"“The magic is in the man, not the 100 miles.” (Bill Bowerman)
"“A teacher is never too smart to learn from his pupils. But while runners differ, basic principles never change. So it’s a matter of fitting your current practices to fit the event and the individual. See, what’s good for you might not be worth a darn for the next guy.” (Bill Bowerman)