Tony Hulman
Tony Hulman | |
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Tony Hulman at the 59th running of the Indy 500, May 24, 1975. | |
| Born | February 11, 1901 |
| Died | October 27, 1977 (aged 76) Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Resting place | Calvary Cemetery, Terre Haute 39°28′13″N 87°21′07″W / 39.4702988°N 87.3518982°W |
| Alma mater | Lawrenceville School, Worcester Academy, Sheffield Scientific School |
| Occupation | businessman |
| Employer | Hulman & Company |
| Known for | Clabber Girl Indianapolis Motor Speedway |
| Spouse | Mary Fendrich Hulman |
| Children | Mary Antonia Hulman George (Mari) grandchildren Nancy, Josie, Kathi and Tony George |
| Notes | |
Anton "Tony" Hulman Jr. (February 11, 1901 – October 27, 1977) was an American businessman from Terre Haute, Indiana, who bought the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 1945 and brought racing back to the famous race course after a four-year hiatus following World War II.