About Frank Zamboni
Frank Joseph Zamboni Jr. (, Italian: [dzamˈboːni]; January 16, 1901 – July 27, 1988) was an American businessman and inventor whose most famous invention is the modern ice resurfacer, with his surname being registered as a trademark for these devices. Zamboni was inducted into the Ice Skating Institute's Hall of Fame in 1965, and he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Engineering from Clarkson University in 1988. Zamboni & Company, established in Paramount, California, began manufacturing the Zamboni ice resurfacer and quickly became the leading producer in the field. The Zamboni became a fixture at hockey games, often drawing positive attention from spectators.
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