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.
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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.
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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, ...
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.
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Murray McCory, 80, Dies; JanSport Founder Created the School Backpack
By Clay Risen Murray McCory, who founded the outdoor equipment company JanSport while still in college and whose signature innovation, a lightweight backpack, revolutionized school life for ...
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JanSport Unveils the Venture Pack System: A New Era in Travel Solutions
The Venture Pack System signifies JanSport's expansion into the travel category, offering an innovative all-in-one packing solution for the avid traveler For use as a backpack or suitcase ...
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Murray McCory, JanSport founder who created school backpack, dies at 80
Murray McCory, who founded the outdoor equipment company JanSport while still in college and whose signature innovation, a lightweight backpack, revolutionized school life for millions of students ...