Rudolf Dassler

Rudolf Dassler

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Rudolf Dassler (1898-1974) was a co-founder of Puma and is best known for his tumultuous relationship with his brother Adolf Dassler, which led to the split of their original company and the creation of rival sports brands that forever changed the landscape of athletic footwear.

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Rudolf Dassler founded Puma in 1948.

Why Australians are wearing less Nike and more Adidas and New Balance sneakers
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-10-12
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Rudolf Dassler founded Puma after parting ways with his brother Adolf.

Deilur Adidas og Puma-bræðra á sjónvarpsskjái
Morgunblaðið·IcelandIceland· 2025-05-19
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Rudolf Dassler, known as Rudi, co-founded Puma and had a notorious rivalry with his brother Adi.

Adidas contro Puma, faide, tradimenti (e nazismo): la storia dei Dassler, i fratelli rivali che hanno cambiato per sempre lo sport
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2025-04-14
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