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Meet the American who designed the modern sneaker and co-founded Nike: Oregon track coach Bill Bowerman | Fox News
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Bill Bowerman Handmade Waffle Spike Shoes and Handwritten Note for John Mays | Nike Origins | Bowerman Built | 2020 | Sotheby's
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Bill Bowerman Handmade Waffle Spike Shoes and Handwritten Note for John Mays | Nike Origins | Bowerman Built | 2020 | Sotheby's
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Bill Bowerman Handmade Waffle Spike Shoes and Handwritten Note for John Mays | Nike Origins | Bowerman Built | 2020 | Sotheby's
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