Robert Jay Strasser (5 October 1947 – 15 October 1993) [1] was a pioneering figure in the sports apparel industry, playing instrumental roles at Nike and Adidas. He was notably involved in the launch of the Air Jordan line at Nike and later helped rejuvenate Adidas as …

Undisciplined, irreverent and occasionally wrong, Robert Strasser is the man who brought you Air Jordan. The Man Who Saved Nike. Oct. 31, 1985. The latest movie directed by Ben Affleck, Air,...

Jun 13, 2016 · The tactic was classic Strasser, for its bluster but also its precision: one of the club officials listening to the pitch was a decorated World War II veteran—and Strasser knew it. His accomplice on the trip, as on many other occasions, was Moore, a …

Nov 2, 1993 · Rob Strasser, an executive of Nike Inc. who later worked for Adidas during the "sneaker wars" between Europe and the United States, died on Saturday in a hospital in Munich, Germany. He was...

Apr 6, 2023 · Yes, Rob Strasser is based on an actual person. The character is based on the eponymous executive who worked for Nike when Michael Jordan joined hands with the company to launch Air Jordan. Strasser and Phil Knight met while the former was working at a …

Aug 25, 2023 · Rob Strasser was a former Nike Executive who is credited with building the company into an international shoe and athletic apparel giant by introducing Michael Jordan’s Air Jordan shoe line. He was born in 1947 and died in 1993 at the age of 46.

Robert “Bob” H. Strasser passed away on November 5, 2024, at the age of 81. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, veteran and faithful follower of Christ. The only child of German immigrants, Strasser was born on February 3, 1943, in Brooklyn, Queens, New York, to Robert and Theresia Strasser.

May 13, 2023 · Rob Strasser (born 1947, died 1993) was an America-based business executive and lawyer. He is prominently known for being a former Nike executive. He played a significant role in helping the company reach bigger heights.

May 2, 2022 · Dr. Robert Thomas Strasser III, On April 28th, Rob Strasser passed away peacefully surrounded by his children. He was an avid golfer, wine connoisseur, and music lover.