Sonny Vaccaro, born on September 23, 1939, is a former American sports marketing executive who achieved notable success in the industry. His most renowned tenure was with Nike, Inc., where he played a pivotal role in signing Michael Jordan to his first sneaker deal. Vaccaro later transitioned to Adidas and then Reebok.
In 1984, he founded the ABCD Camp, a prestigious showcase of talented high school basketball players that continued until 2007. The camp featured future NBA stars such as Kobe Bryant, Dwight Howard, and LeBron James.
Additionally, Vaccaro co-founded the Dapper Dan Roundball Classic, the first national high school All-Star game, in 1965. Over the years, the game hosted basketball legends like Calvin Murphy, Shaquille O’Neal, Kobe Bryant, and many more.
Who Is Sonny Vaccaro Wife?
Sonny Vaccaro has married twice in his life. He was married to his first wife, Nancy Schiffaeur, for 18 years, and they shared the joy of raising four children together, including two sons and two daughters. However, their marriage ended in 1979.
Later, on May 5, 1984, Vaccaro tied the knot with Pamela Monakee in Las Vegas. Interestingly, it was Pam who proposed to Vaccaro and since then they have been happily married for nearly 40 years.
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