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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

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