Clarence W. Spicer

Clarence W. Spicer
Spicer, c. 1939
Born(1875-11-30)November 30, 1875
DiedNovember 21, 1939(1939-11-21) (aged 63)
Alma materCornell University
Occupation(s)Engineer, inventor
OrganizationSociety for Automotive Engineers
Known forFounder of Spicer Manufacturing Company and inventor of the Spicer joint
Spouse
Anna Olive Burdick
(m. 1896⁠–⁠1939)

Clarence Winfred Spicer (November 30, 1875 – November 21, 1939) was an American automotive engineer and inventor, best known for the first practical design and use of the universal joint in automotive applications.