Welcome to the Swooshman universe. On this episode of Destroy Never, we’re unboxing the suit of Nike’s mythical sport hero “Swoosh” AKA “Swooshman” who captivated the imaginations of fans worldwide during the late ‘90s. His performances of going hard in the paint on rollerblades is stuff of legend, and his aerial pursuit of the rim is the definition of athletic perfection. Legend has it, his vertical jump is still being studied by scientists to this day.
Should Swooshman make a resurgence? Does sport need the hero it deserves? Let us know in the comments below.
These “Swooshman” artifacts have been supplied by the Department of Nike Archives.
0:00 - Welcome to Destroy: Never
0:45 - 1996 Flashback
1:04 - Unboxing of Swooshman
2:37 - Other Nike Mascots
3:18 - Swooshman Integral to Nike’s Story
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