What happened to Howard Slusher?
Howard Slusher passed away on Wednesday at the age of 85. By the time of his demise, Howard Slusher was receiving care in the hospital’s cardiovascular intensive care unit.
Howard Slusher, confidant of Phil Knight and tough negotiator for Nike, dies at 85 https://t.co/96fPMEd6BM
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His son confirmed his passing. On July 23, a short memorial service will be held for immediate family and close friends. His wife and kids both predeceased him.
Who was Howard Slusher? – Biography
Howard Slusher was born on June 11, 1937 in Jersey City, New Jersey and grew up alongside his brother Norman. Howard was a son of Sam and Dorothy Slusher. He was 85 years at the time of his death.
Howard Slusher managed the planning, design, and construction of new buildings at, and improvements to, NIKE’s World Headquarters. He was selected due to his deep history and experience with the Company, as he had managed several significant construction projects for the Company, including the original World Headquarters construction and later expansions.
Also his previous engagement with the Company garnered the trust of management and made him uniquely qualified to oversee the project.
Slusher helped a number of well-known Oregon athletes navigate the complexities of finding representation and negotiate the best deal with the major leagues, according to John Slusher, who claimed that Knight was impressed by the elder Slusher’s unwavering advocacy for the players he represented and wanted that kind of commitment on his team.
Before his passing, he worked with Nike co-founder Phil Knight, overseeing Hayward Field’s construction in Eugene and assisting the city in securing the 2022 World Athletics Championships.
Howard Slusher graduated with a doctorate in philosophy from Ohio State in 1962 and a law degree from the University of Southern California in 1972 after completing night sessions there.
Howard Slusher Wife and children
He was married to his wife Rebecca with whom he shared two daughters Emily and Jennifer and a son John Slusher.
Howard Slusher Net Worth, How much does he earn?
By theimeof his death, Howard Slusher had an estimated net worth of $30 to $35 million according to the sources available on the internet.