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Which came first: Mr. Potato Head or Nike?
Mr. Potato Head came first, in 1952 (launched). Nike followed 12 years later, in 1964 (founded).
- First1952
Mr. Potato Head
toy · launchedMr. Potato Head launched in 1952 as a set of parts you stuck into a real potato.
- Second1964
Nike
company · foundedNike began in 1964 as Blue Ribbon Sports, importing Japanese running shoes.
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Years from Wikidata, each checked against the item’s English Wikipedia article on 2026-10-18. A year stands for what its label says: a founding, a first patent, a premiere.