William H. Davidson (motorcycle racer)

William Herbert Davidson
Born (1905-09-02)September 2, 1905
Died May 18, 1992(1992-05-18) (aged 87)
Elm Grove, Wisconsin
Alma mater University of Wisconsin–Madison
Occupation President of Harley-Davidson, 1942–1971
Relatives William A. Davidson, father
Willie G. Davidson, son

William Herbert Davidson[1] (September 2, 1905 – May 18, 1992, Elm Grove, Wisconsin) was president of Harley-Davidson Motorcycles from 1942 to 1971.[2] His father, William A. Davidson, was one of the company founders[3] and his son Willie G. Davidson was a company vice-president.

In 1930 he won the AMA National Enduro Champion title.[4]

Davidson was inducted to the Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 1999.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Davidson, Jean (Jun 1, 2003). "Davidson Clan Family Tree". Growing Up Harley-Davidson: Memoirs of a Motorcycle Dynasty. Voyageur Press. pp. 16–17. ISBN 0-8965-8569-7. Retrieved 2012-08-01.
  2. ↑ Parks, Dan (20 May 1992), "Former Harley President Davidson dies", Milwaukee Sentinel, p. 5A
  3. ↑ "WILLIAM DAVIDSON, MOTORCYCLE MAKER: Harley-Davidson Vice President and a Veteran in His Field Dead in Milwaukee; INVENTED MACHINE IN 1903; One of 3 Brothers Who Joined a Chum in Enterprise That Started in Small Shed", The New York Times, April 22, 1937
  4. 1 2 William H. Davidson at the Motorcycle Hall of Fame
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