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Interesting Facts

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Plank

He got his bachelor's degree

He tested over 10 total materials

He is now a multi-millionare

Kevin Plank: The Man Who Invented Under Armour

Introduction

Kevin Plank was the inventor of the worldwide brand Under Armour. He came from a family with successful parents and 4 brothers. He grew up playing football in his hometown, went to college, got married, bought a mansion, and became a billionaire.

How His Invention Started

By: Ty Leaf

He started a rose company called Cupid's Valentine which he made $17 000 from. The money he made from the rose company became pocket money to launch Under Armour. Plank proclaimed to be the sweatiest gut on the football field making Under Armour born out of necessity. He began to search for a material that would absorb the sweat and make him lighter/faster. He ended up going through seven different materials after he got a bachelor's degree from Maryland.

Who Was Kevin Plank

3 Reasons Why Kevin Plank Is The Best

Kevin A. Plank was born on August 13, 1972 of Kensington, Maryland. He was born into a family of five brothers. His father was one of Maryland's most prominent land developers. Jayne, his mother, was the former mayor of Kensington who went to direct The Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs at the United States Department of State under President Ronald Reagan. Kevin himself grew up playing football for the Maplewood Maple Leafs. His former team has made a few appearances in Under Armour Commercials. In 2013, he bought a mansion worth 7.85 million dollars.

1. He invented thermal clothing to wear under jerseys for colder games and practices

2. His business has expanded from thermal clothes to shoes and sports equipment worldwide

3. His company as well as himself was originated in the United States of America

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