Walter Robb (engineer)
Walter Lee Robb (April 25, 1928 – March 23, 2020) was an American engineer, business executive, and philanthropist.
Walter Robb (engineer) | |
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| Born | April 25, 1928 |
| Died | April 23, 2020 (aged 76) |
| Occupation | Research & Development (R&D) executive for General Electric |
Born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in April 1928, he was a recipient of the National Medal of Technology and Innovation in 1993. He was a Research & Development (R&D) executive for General Electric. He owned a few local sports teams, purchasing the minor-league hockey franchise of the Albany River Rats in 1998.
Robb died from COVID-19 on March 23, 2020, at the age of 91.
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