George Holley
George Holley
George Holley was born in Seaham, County Durham and played football for three different clubs there: Seaham Athletic, Seaham Villa and Wearside League champions Seaham White Star before signing with Sunderland in November 1904.
He began as a reserve player before making his First Division debut against Sheffield Wednesday on December 27, 1904. Throughout his time with Sunderland, he scored 154 goals in 315 appearances for the club and made nine hat-tricks.
Early Life and Education
George Holley was born in Port Jervis, New York in 1878 and dedicated his career to car, motorcycle and carburetor manufacturing.
At Stevens Institute in Hoboken, New Jersey, he collaborated with Edwin A. Stevens on research and development of floating gun batteries – a technology patent by Bessemer in 1862.
He also developed and patented a steam-engine cut-off, an effective system for shrinking boiler size. Additionally, he secured 14 other patents.
He and his brother Earl, a bank teller, founded Holley Motor Company in 1899 to manufacture motorcycle engines. As president and chief engineer of the company, he achieved great success; becoming the first winner of the Motorcycle Endurance Contest and setting numerous world speed records for motorcycles.
Professional Career
George Holley has held several professional roles throughout his professional life, such as professor of anthropology at Moorhead State University. Additionally, he has authored multiple peer-reviewed scientific papers and presented his work at numerous conferences around the world.
His contributions to the field have earned him recognition from esteemed subject experts around the globe. Additionally, he has served as a mentor for students.
Holley not only played football for Sunderland, but he also served as their trainer. Throughout his tenure with the club, he was instrumental in their success and earned himself international caps for Great Britain.
Achievements and Honors
George Holley achieved fame in the motor vehicle and carburetor manufacturing industries. In 1899, he and his brother Earl established Holley Motor Company to manufacture and supply carburetors to Oldsmobile, Ford, and Chrysler automobiles.
He has also authored and co-authored multiple peer reviewed scientific papers. His achievements have been acknowledged by esteemed subject experts around the globe.
In 1965, he discovered a unique nucleic acid known as transfer RNA. This chemical has the capacity to decipher genetic code and convert it into a protein alphabet.
He was the first to discover the chemical structure of a biologically active nucleic acid, an important milestone in understanding how genes are translated into proteins.
Personal Life
George Holley was born in Port Jervis, New York and raised in Bradford, Pennsylvania. As a boy he developed an interest in motorcycles and the internal combustion engine.
He and his brother Earl founded the Holley Motor Company to manufacture motorcycle engines in 1899. Earl handled administrative duties, while George focused on engineering and sales.
They had a brief success, but their popularity began to wane due to the limited production of motorbike engines.
In 1897, George designed a three-wheeled automobile with one chain-driven rear wheel. Weighing 306 pounds, it could reach speeds of 30 miles per hour.
Net Worth
George Holley is an acclaimed American television personality and currently serves as co-host of Good Day Philadelphia on Fox 29.
He also runs the Donate Unused Meals for Neighbors program on FOX 29 that helps college students donate their leftover meal plans to those in need. From this business venture he earns a substantial income.
She is a very private individual and never discusses her romantic life with anyone.
She is a proud member of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), having worked in this field for over ten years. For her efforts, she has received numerous awards and recognitions.