How Wealthy Are These Family Dynasties?

Published on May 14, 2019 By Chloe Draws

The Knight Family

Fortune: $33.8BBusiness: Nike Industry: SportswearFamous Member: Phil Knight

Nike founder Phil Knight is an all-American self-made billionaire. His father used to run a small newspaper but actually refused to give a young Knight a summer job. So, he was determined to learn more from finding his own way.

Phil Knight @SoleCollector / Twitter.com

Sadly, Phil resigned as Nike’s CEO after the sudden passing of his son in 2004. Still, the Knight Family is one of America’s greatest success stories.