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Frank Zamboni

1901–1988Eureka, IDItalian American descendantHistoric
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Why Included

Inventor of the ice resurfacing machine that became standard worldwide infrastructure for ice sports.

Notable For

  • Invented the Zamboni ice resurfacing machine (1949)
  • Operated Iceland rink in Paramount, CA

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Last reviewed: 2026-05-07

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Quick Facts

Field
Science & Technology
Years
1901–1988
Birth Place
Eureka, ID
Origin
Italian American descendant
Ancestry Verification
Confirmed

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