Tony Hulman

Tony Hulman
Tony Hulman at the 59th running of the Indy 500, May 24, 1975.
Born(1901-02-11)February 11, 1901
DiedOctober 27, 1977(1977-10-27) (aged 76)
Indianapolis, Indiana
Resting placeCalvary Cemetery, Terre Haute
39°28′13″N 87°21′07″W / 39.4702988°N 87.3518982°W / 39.4702988; -87.3518982
Alma materLawrenceville School, Worcester Academy, Sheffield Scientific School
Occupationbusinessman
EmployerHulman & Company
Known forClabber Girl
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
SpouseMary Fendrich Hulman
ChildrenMary 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.

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  2. ^ "Anton "Tony" Hulman". The Indianapolis Star. Indianapolis, Indiana. April 11, 2001. Archived from the original on July 10, 2012. Retrieved March 25, 2009.