It was popularized as the Shelby knot after 92 year old Pratt taught it to television reporter Don Shelby who wore it on the air where it stood out and attracted attention for its symmetry and trim precision.
It was popularized as the Shelby knot.92 year old Pratt taught it to television reporter Don Shelby. This television reporter Don Shelby wore it on the air. It stood out. It attracted attention for its symmetry. It attracted attention for trim precision.