| Birth: | 1912 | | Death: | Jun. 3, 1949 | 
Race car driver. During a practice session on the final day of qualifications for the 1949 Indianapolis 500, Metzler lost control of his car in the first turn. He struck the retaining wall and suffered critical head and chest injuries. He never regained consciousness and lost his struggle for life in the intensive care unit of Indianapolis' Methodist Hospital. Metzler, who was never able to qualify for a starting position in the 500-Mile Classic, had entered as a driver for the third time. (bio by: Warrick L. Barrett)
Search Amazon for George Anthony Metzler | | | Burial:
Holy Cross and Saint Joseph Cemetery
Indianapolis
Marion County
Indiana, USA |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Record added: Apr 29, 2001
Find A Grave Memorial# 21965 |
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George A. Metzler Jr
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Added: Jan. 9, 2013 |
Requiescat in pacem, George.
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Joe Yeager
Added: Jan. 9, 2013 |
God bless you on your birthday and always. Rest in Peace.
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Thelma
Added: Jan. 4, 2013 |
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