Bryant was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as the youngest of three children and the only son of Joe Bryant and Pamela Cox Bryant. He is also the maternal nephew of John Chubby Cox. His parents named him after the famous beef of Kobe, Japan, which they saw on a restaurant menu.
Harold Alfond. Harold Alfond (March 6, 1914 â November 16, 2007) was an American businessman who founded the Dexter Shoe Company and established the first factory outlet store.
The special shoes made by Under Armour for Michael Phelps. Under Armour says it also added a personal touch to the sneakers: the footprint of Phelps' infant son Boomer is printed on the insole of the shoe as a personal reminder that Boomer is with him every step and stroke of the way..