Murray McCory, JanSport co-founder and backpack creator, dies at 80
He started the backpack company in 1967, while still in college, and went on to revolutionize the way students carry books.
The Invention That Changed School Forever
Take the school backpack, for example. Its invention can be traced to one man, Murray McCory, who died last month. McCory ...
Murray McCory, 80, Dies; JanSport Founder Created the School Backpack
He brought lightweight packs to millions of students and transformed the way they carried their textbooks to school.
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All Over The Map: Forgotten Seattle origins of the JanSport school backpack
Seattle-based entrepreneur and inventor of the modern backpack, Murray McCory, died last month at the age of 80.
An ‘Old Reliable Friend’: Readers Share Their JanSport Memories
After the death of Murray McCory, a founder of the outdoors equipment company JanSport, readers recalled how their backpacks served them on life’s journeys.
Murray McCory, JanSport founder who created school backpack, dies at 80
Murray McCory, who founded JanSport while a student at UW and whose lightweight backpack, revolutionized school life for millions of students, died Oct. 7 in Seattle.
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Jansport Co-Founder Murray McCory Passes Away
Murray McCory, co-founder of JanSport credited with developing many of the brand’s iconic products, passed away in Seattle, ...
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Why Bag Charms Are Everywhere This Season
It’s the sound of charms and tchotchkes dangling off bags, from luxury leather top handles to canvas carryalls. The trend, ...
VF (VFC) Receives a Buy from Stifel Nicolaus
Stifel Nicolaus analyst Jim Duffy maintained a Buy rating on VF (VFC – Research Report) yesterday and set a price target of $27.00. The ...
Cautious Outlook on VF Corporation Due to Strategic and Execution Challenges
Williams Trading analyst Sam Poser maintained a Sell rating on VF (VFC – Research Report) today and set a price target of $13.00. Sam ...