George Raveling, Basketball Coach Who Brought Michael Jordan to Nike, Dies at 88

The New York TimesThursday, September 4, 2025 at 1:22:43 PM
George Raveling, Basketball Coach Who Brought Michael Jordan to Nike, Dies at 88
George Raveling, a pioneering basketball coach who played a key role in bringing Michael Jordan to Nike, has passed away at the age of 88. He was also known for his involvement in the 1963 March on Washington, where he secured Martin Luther King Jr.'s copy of the 'I Have a Dream' speech.
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