Russell Brands signs on as for Hampton Pirates
Participating in this sponsorship deal:
About Sponsor:
Russell Brands, LLC, headquartered in Bowling Green, KY, is a manufacturer of sports equipment, which markets its products under many brands and subsidiaries, including Russell Athletic (its flagship brand), Spalding, Huffy, and Brooks, amongst others. Formerly a publicly traded company, Russell Brands has been a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway since 2006.
About Property:
The Hampton Pirates and Lady Pirates refer to the 14 sports teams representing Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia in intercollegiate athletics, including men and women's basketball, cross country, golf, tennis, and track; women's sports include bowling, softball, and volleyball; the only men's sport is football. The Pirates and Lady Pirates compete in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision and are members of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.