Harley Davidson (skater)

Harley Davidson (1881–1946) was an American athlete, famous as a roller speed skater. He was also an ice speed skater, cyclist, and competed in other exhibition sports in the early 20th Century. Skaters competing across multiple sports was common then.

Harley Davidson
Portrait of speed skater Harley Davidson, 1912
Personal information
Born1881
Died1946
Sport
CountryUnited States
Sportroller speed skating, ice speed skating, artistic roller skating
Turned pro1892

His name has no connection to the Harley-Davidson brand of motorcycles. Though, in 1912 he made a promotional appearance at the Harley-Davidson factory in Milwaukee.

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