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William H Davidson (motorcycle racer)

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Name
  
William Davidson

Role
  
Motorcycle racer

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Born
  
September 2, 1905 (
1905-09-02
)

Occupation
  
President of Harley-Davidson, 1942–1971

Relatives
  
William A. Davidson, father Willie G. Davidson, son

Died
  
May 18, 1992, Elm Grove, Wisconsin, United States

Alma mater
  
University of Wisconsin-Madison

William Herbert Davidson (September 2, 1905 – May 18, 1992, Elm Grove, Wisconsin) was president of Harley-Davidson Motorcycles from 1942 to 1971. His father, William A. Davidson, was one of the company founders and his son Willie G. Davidson was a company vice-president.

In 1930 he won the AMA National Enduro Champion title.

Davidson was inducted to the Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 1999.

References

William H. Davidson (motorcycle racer) Wikipedia