Lewis M. Crosley {born November 24, 1888-died November 6, 1978} of Cincinnati, Ohio

Cincinnati, Ohio

Cincinnati is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio. Cincinnati is the county seat of Hamilton County. Settled in 1788, the city is located to north of the Ohio River at the Ohio-Kentucky border, near Indiana. The population within city limits is 296,943 according to the 2010 census, making it Ohio's...

 was an American industrialist and businessman. , he was the brother of Powel Crosley Jr.

Powel Crosley Jr.

Powel Crosley, Jr. was an American inventor, industrialist, and entrepreneur. He and his brother Lewis were responsible for many "firsts" in consumer products and broadcasting. He was the builder of the Crosley automobiles. He was the owner of the Cincinnati Reds major league baseball team for...

. Lewis Crosley is credited with being his more famous brother's business partner in pioneering ventures in early 20th century broadcasting

Broadcasting

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 and consumer products in the automotive and appliance industries. He was a vice president of the Cincinnati Reds

Cincinnati Reds

The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....

 baseball team.

See main article Powel Crosley Jr.

Powel Crosley Jr.

Powel Crosley, Jr. was an American inventor, industrialist, and entrepreneur. He and his brother Lewis were responsible for many "firsts" in consumer products and broadcasting. He was the builder of the Crosley automobiles. He was the owner of the Cincinnati Reds major league baseball team for...

for photo of Lewis and Powel Jr. and information about their work together.