The story
Founded by Benjamin Russell in 1902.1
Private company
Russell Athletic
Logo: Benjamin Russell, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3
American clothing manufacturer
Russell Athletic is an American clothing manufacturer based in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Currently a subsidiary of global company Fruit of the Loom, Russell Athletic was the main brand of Russell Brands, LLC. until its acquisition in 2006.2 It was founded by Benjamin Russell.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
1902Founded1
- Industrytextile industry1
- HeadquartersBowling Green1
- Websitewww.russellathletic.com
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Russell Athletic is an American clothing manufacturer based in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Currently a subsidiary of global company Fruit of the Loom, Russell Athletic was the main brand of Russell Brands, LLC. until its acquisition in 2006.2
Corporate structure
Russell Athletic is part of a group headed by Fruit of the Loom. 3 entities, 1 country on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.
- Fruit of the Loom Bowling Green
- Russell Athletic Bowling Green
- Pro Player Subsidiary
- FunGals Owned
- Funpals Owned
Built from subsidiaries, stakes and holdings from Wikidata (CC0); major holders from Schedules 13D and 13G. Each entity in the chart links to its source.
Products and brands
- sports equipment
- sportswear
Listed on Wikidata.1
Subsidiaries and ownership
Parent company
From Wikidata.1
Timeline
- 1902Founded Founded1
Links
- Websitewww.russellathletic.com1
- WikipediaRussell Athletic
- WikidataQ7381335
Sources
The numbers on this page point here. Each one links to the record it came from.
- 1WikidataRussell Athletic on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaRussell Athletic on Wikipedia
- 3Wikimedia CommonsRussell Athletic logo by Benjamin Russell, Public domain