Oregon Experience  Bill Bowerman

Legendary University of Oregon track coach and co-founder of NIKE. Details

 

Program: Oregon Experience

Episode: Bill Bowerman

Bill Bowerman is considered one of the greatest track coaches the world has ever known. In his 24 years at the University of Oregon he won four NCAA team championships and coached 33 Olympians. Using archival materials and interviews with family and former students, Oregon Experience looks at the remarkable life of this legendary coach and co-founder of NIKE.

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Duration: (28:42)
Premiere Date: 02/12/2007
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: TV-G

Funding provided by James F. & Marion L. Miller Foundation, Robert D. & Marcia H. Randall Fund for Lifelong Learning, Oregon Cultural Trust and Roundhouse Foundation.

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