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George A. Stephen

American businessman (1921–1993) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

George A. Stephen
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George A. Stephen Sr. (February 26, 1921 – February 11, 1993[1][2]) was an American inventor, entrepreneur, and the founder of Weber-Stephen Products Co., the company best known for the manufacturing of charcoal and gas grills. Stephen is credited with the invention of the Weber Kettle grill by cutting a metal buoy in half and fashioning a dome shaped grill with a rounded lid, which he began selling in 1952.[3]

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Replica of the original 1951 Weber kettle grill
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