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'''Franklin Parsons''' "'''Frank'''" '''Perdue''' (May 9, 1920 – March 31, 2005<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.wboc.com/story/3153624/poultry-magnate-frank-perdue-dies-at-84 |title=Poultry Magnate Frank Perdue Dies at 84 |date=2005-04-01 |access-date=2018-03-29 |publisher=WBOC-TV |agency=Associated Press|language=en |df=mdy-all}}</ref>), born in [[Salisbury, Maryland]], was for many years the president and CEO of [[Perdue Farms]], now one of the largest chicken-producing companies in the United States. |
'''Franklin Parsons''' "'''Frank'''" '''Perdue''' (May 9, 1920 – March 31, 2005<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.wboc.com/story/3153624/poultry-magnate-frank-perdue-dies-at-84 |title=Poultry Magnate Frank Perdue Dies at 84 |date=2005-04-01 |access-date=2018-03-29 |publisher=WBOC-TV |agency=Associated Press|language=en |df=mdy-all}}</ref>), born in [[Salisbury, Maryland]], was for many years the president and CEO of [[Perdue Farms]], now one of the largest chicken-producing companies in the United States. |
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==Death== |
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According to Perdue company officials, Perdue died on March 31, 2005, after a brief illness. He was 84.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.wboc.com/story/3153624/poultry-magnate-frank-perdue-dies-at-84|title=Poultry Magnate Frank Perdue Dies at 84|access-date=2018-04-01|language=en}}</ref> |
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==Legacy== |
==Legacy== |
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Frank Perdue | |
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 "It takes a tough man to make a tender chicken." | |
| Born | Franklin Parsons Perdue May 9, 1920 |
| Died | March 31, 2005 (aged 84) Salisbury, Maryland |
| Other names | Frank |
| Occupation(s) | President and CEO of Perdue Farms. |
Franklin Parsons "Frank" Perdue (May 9, 1920 – March 31, 2005[1]), born in Salisbury, Maryland, was for many years the president and CEO of Perdue Farms, now one of the largest chicken-producing companies in the United States.
Legacy
In 1983, Perdue received the Golden Plate Award of the American Academy of Achievement.[2]
The Franklin P. Perdue School of Business was established at Salisbury University in 1986 and named for Frank Perdue.[3]
In 1991, Frank Perdue was honored with an Edison Achievement Award for his commitment to innovation throughout his career.
References
- ^ "Poultry Magnate Frank Perdue Dies at 84". WBOC-TV. Associated Press. April 1, 2005. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
- ^ "Golden Plate Awardees of the American Academy of Achievement". www.achievement.org. American Academy of Achievement.
- ^ Salisbury University Franklin P. Perdue School of Business
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