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Oregon Unveils 'Shoe Duck' Uniforms Honoring Phil Knight for Sept. 20 Rivalry Game

A two-year Van Horne Brands collaboration delivers a symbolic thank-you to Phil Knight through Nike origin motifs.

Overview

  • Oregon confirmed the tribute uniforms will be worn against Oregon State on Sept. 20 at Autzen Stadium.
  • The set features a matte marble helmet plus anthracite jerseys and pants with gold accents, paired with gold cleats.
  • Design cues reference Knight’s Shoe Dog, Bowerman’s waffle-iron prototype via waffle-print gloves, and wing motifs linked to Knight’s jet and Nike’s namesake.
  • Oregon says staff and players collaborated on the project over the past two years.
  • The reveal followed a social rollout that included a tribute video with coach Dan Lanning reading from Shoe Dog and player messages of gratitude.