Mel Marquette
Melvon A. Marquette (September 22, 1884 – March 14, 1961 in Springfield, Massachusetts) was an American racing driver. He was also an early aviator.
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| Born | Melvon A. Marquette September 22, 1884 Pyrmont, Indiana |
| Died | March 14, 1961 (aged 76) Findlay, Ohio |
| Education | Purdue University |
| Occupation(s) | Racing driver, aviator |
Biography
Mel Marquette was born near Pyrmont, Indiana on September 22, 1884.[1] He graduated from Purdue University.[2]
An early aviator, he worked with the Wright brothers, and built and flew his own plane in 1910. He became the 13th licensed pilot in the United States.[3]
In the 1930s, he designed and built rubber plants in Belgium and Germany. He worked for Cooper Tire & Rubber Company after World War II.[3]
He died in Findlay, Ohio on March 14, 1961.[3]
Indy 500 results
Marquette's wrecked McFarlan racing car at the 1912 Indianapolis 500
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References
- Smith, Mark (June 1, 2016). "'Gentlemen, Start Your Engines'–with Melvon Marquette". Carroll County Comet. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
- Smith, Mark (October 15, 2013). "Clay Township: A Race Car Drivers and a Red Bridge" (PDF). Herald Journal. p. 15. Retrieved December 28, 2021 – via Delphi Public Library.
- "M. A. Marquette". Fremont News-Messenger. Findlay, Ohio. March 16, 1961. p. 2. Retrieved December 28, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Driver Stats DEAD". IndianapolisMotorSpeedway.com. Retrieved May 16, 2016.
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