Thomas E. Wilson | |
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Born | London, Ontario, Canada | July 22, 1868
Died | August 4, 1958 Lake Forest, Illinois, U.S. | (aged 90)
Nationality | Canadian/American |
Known for | Wilson Sporting Goods, Wilson and Company |
Thomas E. Wilson (July 11, 1868 – August 4, 1958) was a Canadian-born American businessman. In 1926, he created one of the most recognizable sports brand names in the world, known as Wilson Sporting Goods. He served as President and Chairman of the Board of Wilson & Co for 35 years.[1]