About Eddie Hearne
Lived 1911 – 1955 (aged 43). Eddie Hearne was an American engineer and racing automobile driver.
Edward Ames Hearne (March 1, 1887 – February 9, 1955) was an American racing driver from Kansas City, Kansas who was active in the formative years of auto racing.
Early life
Hearne was born on March 1, 1887.
Racing career
Hearne participated in the inaugural Indianapolis 500. He later was a long-time Duesenberg factory-backed driver. Hearne made 106 AAA Championship Car starts and continued driving until 1927, winning 11 Champ Car races and the 1923 National Championship.
Death
Hearne died on February 9, 1955. He was buried in Greenwood Cemetery in Bolivar, Missouri.
Awards and honors
Hearne has been inducted into the following halls of fame: Auto Racing Hall of Fame (1964)
Motorsports career results
Indianapolis 500 results
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Eddie Hearne?
American racing driver
When was Eddie Hearne born?
Eddie Hearne was born on 20 October 1911 in Kansas City.
When did Eddie Hearne die?
Eddie Hearne died on 9 February 1955 in Indianapolis.
What was Eddie Hearne's occupation?
Eddie Hearne was an engineer and racing automobile driver.
What nationality was Eddie Hearne?
Eddie Hearne was American.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eddie Hearne. https://biography.guide/eddie-hearne/
MLA: "Eddie Hearne." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eddie-hearne/.
Chicago: "Eddie Hearne." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/eddie-hearne/.
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