Today's Tidbit... Spot-bilt Shoes and O. J. Simpson

There was a time when Spot-bilt was among the highest-profile shoe brands in sports, and if you believe the stories, they nearly landed Michael Jordan before he signed with Nike. Had Jordan signed with Spot-bilt rather than Nike, Michigan football might not be wearing jerseys adorned with a basketball player's silhouette today.

Spot-bilt was an American brand that began production before the forward pass became legal. Over the years, they made shoes for track, bowling, baseball, football, and off...