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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 was the father of ballroom dancer, Corky Ballas, and grandfather of professional dancer Mark Ballas of Dancing with the Stars.
Jan 8, 2015 · Culture & Life. Features. George Ballas, 1928–2011. The inventor who made millions whacking weeds. By The Week Staff. last updated 8 January 2015. George Ballas loved a neat lawn.
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Jul 2, 2011 · Dennis Hevesi / New York Times News Service. Jul 2, 2011 Updated Jan 31, 2020. 0. In this October 1975 photo, Houston entrepreneur George Ballas holds the prototype of his Weed Eater. Ballas,...
Jul 3, 2011 · George Ballas dies at 85; intrepid inventor created the Weed Eater. 1 / 46. A free-form sculptor, John Chamberlain crafted works from masses of crushed cars and automobile sheet metal. He was...
Jun 28, 2011 · George C. Ballas Sr., a Houston entrepreneur, dance studio owner and inventor of the Weed Eater, died Saturday. He was 85.
George Ballas of Houston, Texas, lived a long life. He was a businessman and property developer. A university lecturer and author. A dancer and dance studio owner whose son Corky and grandson Mark followed in his footsteps into the dance world. And Mr. Ballas was the inventor of the Weed Eater.
Jul 6, 2011 · July 6, 2011. George Ballas holding the first Weed Eater. George Ballas died at age 85 on Saturday July 2nd, leaving in his wake his Weed Eater invention and numerous other successful ventures. He was the father of ballroom dancer Corky Ballas and grandfather of Mark Ballas who appeared in seven seasons of “Dancing with the Stars.”
