was the company converse started in 1908?

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was the company converse started in 1908?

2006-11-18 12:36:18 · 4 answers · asked by nickjayswifeyx3 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia

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Converse started in 1908 as the Converse Rubber Corporation. Converse and first version of the All Star basketball shoe was produced in 1917.

2006-11-18 12:37:58 · answer #1 · answered by braennvin2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Founded in 1908. Headquarters in Malden, Mass.
Sporting goods.
Company name then: Converse Rubber Athletic Shoes/ Apparel Shoe Company.
July 9, 2003, the company accepted a $305 million purchase offer from rival Nike.

2006-11-18 20:59:19 · answer #2 · answered by Lore 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Yes!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Converse

2006-11-18 21:34:38 · answer #3 · answered by fearlabave 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Yes

2006-11-19 00:33:38 · answer #4 · answered by Mike J 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋