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 Adi Dassler %2d the man who gave adidas its name

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Adolf Dassler was inspired by a single idea when he made his first shoes in 1920, at the age of just 20. His vision was to provide every athlete with the best footwear for his respective discipline. It was this principle that guided him right up until his death in 1978. 700 patents and other industrial property rights worldwide are proof of his permanent quest for perfection.
 The adidas Story %2d "adidas at a glance"

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adidas - a name that stands for competence in all sectors of sport around the globe. The vision of company founder Adolf Dassler has long become reality, and his corporate philosophy the guiding principle for successor generations. The idea was as simple as it was brilliant. Adi Dassler's aim was to provide every athlete with the best possible equipment.
 The adidas Story %2d Year By Year

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This section gives you a detailed overview of the history adidas has to offer: it all began in 1920 when Adi Dassler made his first shoe and started what was to become adidas as we know it today.
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