| (1913
- 2001) |
| Inducted: |
1985 |
| Region: |
Northeast |
| Industry: |
Health
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William Laporte turned in one of the most impressive managerial performances in modern business history. His company's revenues, earnings, earnings per share, and dividends rose every year during his tenure and return on shareholders’ equity never dipped below 25 percent American Home was an early and major advertiser on TV. A little-known company with a lot of famous brand names, American Home Products sold prescription and nonprescription drugs, foods, and household products. |
