Eugene Polley
Engineer
Eugene Polley was an electrical engineer and engineering manager for Zenith Electronics who invented the first wireless remote control for television. Wikipedia
Born: November 29, 1915, Chicago, IL
Died: May 20, 2012 (age 96 years), Downers Grove, IL
Awards: Technology & Engineering Emmy Award (1997); IEEE Consumer Electronics Award (2009)
Employer(s): Zenith Electronics; 1935 - 1982