1972: Pre, UO Track, Nike Shoes and My Life with Them All

Since its start in 1972, Nike has employed nearly half a million people. Only four have outlasted Steve Bence. In "1972," Nike's Program Director in Footwear Sourcing and Manufacturing-and an All-American runner at Oregon the early 1970s-shares about his coach, Bill Bowerman; his friend, Steve Prefontaine, with whom Bence spent the day before Pre's tragic death; his running career at UO; and his 40-plus year career at Nike. Regarding the latter, Bence offers the seldom-told manufacturing story from Nike's early years. Combined, he has created a book that belongs on every running enthusiast's shelf.