Shoes

Air Jordan 1 shoes were banned in the NBA.

As a matter of fact, anyone who dared go to the park wearing Nikes or Puma ran the risk of getting their shoes snatched and hung on the park's "tree of shame" where countless pairs of off brand sneakers could be found.

As a matter of fact, he completed an apprenticeship as a baker before he started selling track shoes.

Instead, Jesse Owens gave him a proverbial slap in the face by winning 4 gold medals wearing German manufactured shoes.