Portrait of Phil Knight

Phil Knight books in order

American billionaire and co-founder of Nike

Born
1938
Country
United States
Books
3

Phil Knight has published 1 novel, 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book, beginning with Shoe Dog (2016).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Phil Knight

Standalone novels in order

  1. One Tin Soldier (2009)

    192 pages

Non-fiction in order

  1. Shoe Dog (Apr 2016)

    386 pages★ 4.6 (49 ratings)

Other books in order

  1. Ayakkabi Gurusu (2017)

About Phil Knight

Philip Hampson Knight is an American billionaire businessman who is the co-founder and chairman emeritus of Nike, Inc., a global sports footwear, equipment and apparel company. He was previously its chairman and CEO. As of October 2025, Forbes estimated his net worth at US$35.4 billion. He is also the owner of the stop motion film production company Laika. Knight is a graduate of the University of Oregon and the Stanford Graduate School of Business. He was part of the track and field club under coach Bill Bowerman at the University of Oregon with whom he would later co-found Nike.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Phil Knight FAQ

How many books has Phil Knight written?
Phil Knight has published 1 novel, 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Phil Knight's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Shoe Dog.
What is Phil Knight's latest book?
Shoe Dog (2016).
What is Phil Knight's most famous book?
Shoe Dog (2016) is Phil Knight's most widely read book.

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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.