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Nike co-founder Phil Knight talks to Alabama football

Phil Knight is the latest influential person to talk to Alabama football as they prepare for the 2020 football season.

Knight is currently the co-founder and chairman emeritus of Nike. He joins the likes of Michael Jordan and the United States Surgeon General, Jerome M. Adams as the notable names, who have talked to Alabama football coaches and players as of late.

Honored to have co-founder and chairman emeritus of @Nike, Inc. Phil Knight talk to the team tonight!#BamaFactor #RollTide pic.twitter.com/SEQRstQnPn

— Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) August 19, 2020

The Tide has hosted a list of interesting names over the years, including Kobe Bryant and Stephen A.