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Ralph S. Evinrude (September 27, 1907 – May 21, 1986) was an American business magnate who was chairman of Outboard Marine Corporation, and the husband of singer and entertainer Frances Langford. Evinrude was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Bess and Ole Evinrude.
Jan 19, 2021 · Learn about the father-son duo who revolutionized the outboard motor industry with their inventions and innovations. From Ole's first viable motor in 1909 to Ralph's expansion of OMC to worldwide dominance, discover their stories and legacy.
- Richard Crowder
May 22, 1986 · Ralph Evinrude, the former head of the the Outboard Marine Corporation, which made the outboard boat motor used by millions, died today at the age of 78. He died at Martin Memorial...
May 23, 1986 · Ralph Evinrude, head of the famed outboard motor company that his father founded, has died at Martin Memorial Hospital here. He was 78 and had been admitted to the hospital May 2 suffering from...
The Elto made a big hit at the 1928 National Boat Fair in New York and the Evinrude name quickly became the speed king of the outboard industry. Ralph became company president following Ole’s death in 1934 and a new era for the company was born. Ralph’s leadership style focused on the big picture.
Ralph S. Evinrude was an American business magnate who was chairman of Outboard Marine Corporation, and the husband of singer and entertainer Frances Langford.
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Evinrude Outboard Motors was a North American company that built a major brand of two-stroke outboard motors for boats. Founded by Ole Evinrude in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1907, it was formerly owned by the publicly traded Outboard Marine Corporation (OMC) since 1935 but OMC filed for bankruptcy in 2000.
