Eddie Rickenbacker
Born: Oct. 8, 1890
Mechanic and auto racer
became America's top flying ace (22 kills) in World War I; owned Indianapolis Speedway (1927-45) and ran Eastern Air Lines (1938-59).
Died: July 23, 1973 See also:
Born: Oct. 8, 1890
became America's top flying ace (22 kills) in World War I; owned Indianapolis Speedway (1927-45) and ran Eastern Air Lines (1938-59).
Died: July 23, 1973