George M. Hendee
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George M. Hendee

American bicycle racer

George Mallory Hendee (October 2, 1866 – June 13, 1943) was an American bicycle racer and the co-founder of the Indian Motocycle Manufacturing Company. Hendee first became involved with the bicycle industry after his bicycle-racing career.2

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Born Oct 22, 1866, died 1943.1

About

Not only did Hendee build bicycles, but he also sponsored numerous bicycle events and racers. Once he retired from racing and the manufacturing company, Hendee bred cattle and chickens on his farm.

From Wikipedia’s article on George M. Hendee, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.2

Companies

Career

Occupation: sport cyclist, businessperson.4

Personal life

  • BornOct 22, 1866, Watertown5
  • Died1943, Suffield6
  • CitizenshipUnited States7

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