Stanley Eugene Hubbard (June 26, 1897 - December 27, 1992) was an American businessman, the founder of Hubbard Broadcasting.
Stanley E. Hubbard | |
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| Born | Stanley Eugene Hubbard June 26, 1897 |
| Died | December 27, 1992 (aged 95) Miami Beach, Florida, US |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Founder, Hubbard Broadcasting |
| Children | Stanley S. Hubbard |
Early life
editStanley E. Hubbard was born on June 26, 1897,[1] in Red Wing, Minnesota, the son of Frank Valentine Hubbard and Minnie L Ayer. He was an aviator during World War I.[1]
Career
editHubbard took up flying in 1916, started a few airlines, and opened an airport in Louisville, Kentucky. He bought his first radio station in 1923. In 1943, he helped to organize the Metropolitan Airport Commission. In 1948, he started his first TV station.[2]
His son Stanley S. Hubbard started working for Hubbard Broadcasting in 1951, became president in 1967, and chairman and CEO in 1983.[2]
Personal life
editHis son Stanley Stub Hubbard was born in 1933.[2]
Stanley Eugene Hubbard died on December 27, 1992.[1]
Awards
editIn 2014, he was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Stanley E. Hubbard". radiohof. Retrieved 14 September 2015.
- ^ a b c "Hubbard Broadcasting's Stanley S. Hubbard". bjtonline. 1 June 2008. Retrieved 14 September 2015.