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George Ballas (George Charles Ballas) was born on 28 June, 1925 in Ruston, Louisiana, U.S., is an American entrepreneur and inventor. Discover George Ballas's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 85 years old?

Popular As George Charles Ballas
Occupation Entrepreneur
Age 85 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 28 June, 1925
Birthday 28 June
Birthplace Ruston, Louisiana, U.S.
Date of death 25 June, 2011
Died Place Houston, Texas, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Who Is George Ballas's Wife?

His wife is Maria Marulanda (m. 1951)

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Wife Maria Marulanda (m. 1951)
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Children 5, including Corky Ballas

George Ballas Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is George Ballas worth at the age of 85 years old? George Ballas’s income source is mostly from being a successful Entrepreneur. He is from United States. We have estimated George Ballas's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Entrepreneur

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1925

George Charles Ballas Sr. (June 28, 1925 – June 25, 2011) was an American entrepreneur.

1942

He enlisted in the United States Army at the age of 17 in 1942 during World War II and was a bombardier.

Ballas would later serve in the Korean War.

1951

He married Maria Marulanda who was of Mexican and Spanish descent in 1951.

He had five children, including Corky Ballas.

His grandson Mark Ballas is a dancer in Dancing with the Stars.

He had six other grandchildren.

Ballas got the idea for the trimmer while driving through an automatic car wash, where the rotating brushes gave him an idea.

Using a tin can laced with fishing line and an edge trimmer, he tried out his idea, which worked.

After some refinements, he shopped it around to several tool makers, who all rejected his invention.

He went on to develop the garden tool himself.

The first year, sales were over a half million dollars.

1971

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.

Ballas was born in Ruston, Louisiana.

He was the son of Karolos ("Charles") Ballas and Maria (née Lymnaios), who were Greek immigrants that ran a restaurant.

His brother is Peter Ballas.

1977

By 1977 they were $80 million, and Ballas sold his company the following year to Emerson Electric Company.

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