William H. Davidson (motorcyclist)
William Herbert Davidson | |
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| Born | September 2, 1905 |
| Died | May 18, 1992 (aged 87) Elm Grove, Wisconsin |
| Alma mater | University of Wisconsin–Madison |
| Occupation(s) | President of Harley-Davidson, 1942–1971 |
| Relatives | William A. Davidson, father Willie G. Davidson |
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 (1870–1937), was one of the company founders and his sons, John A. Davidson (1935–2019) was a company president and 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.