George Ballas, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

George Ballas

inventor

Date of Birth: 28-Jun-1925

Place of Birth: Ruston, Louisiana, United States

Date of Death: 25-Jun-2011

Profession: entrepreneur, inventor

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

George Charles Ballas Sr.
(June 28, 1925 – June 25, 2011) was an American entrepreneur.
He invented the first string trimmer, known as the Weed Eater in 1971.
He is the father of ballroom dancer, Corky Ballas, and grandfather of professional dancer Mark Ballas of Dancing with the Stars.