Bowerman and the Men of Oregon

Bowerman and the Men of Oregon (2006) is a riveting tale about track and field coach Bill Bowerman’s relentless drive to produce the best athletes from his base in his native Oregon. Through innovation and sheer force of character, he inspired a community to fall in love with running, and in the process co-founded Nike.

• Track and field fans
• Followers of the American Olympic movement
• Nike aficionados and people curious about the history of apparel brands in sport

Kenny Moore was a first-hand witness to Bill Bowerman’s contrarian tactics. Moore ran the marathon at the 1968 and 1972 Olympics before spending 25 years as a journalist for Sports Illustrated. He co-wrote the screenplay for Without Limits, a movie about prodigious American runner Steve Prefontaine.