Yager: He was fearless

M.H. "Doc" Yager

JK

By:

John K. Teahen Jr.

November 09, 2009 05:00 AM

M.H. "Doc" Yager

1904-1989

Company: Yager Pontiac, Albany, N.Y.

Brilliant move: Was a crusader for dealer rights, especially at 1955 Senate hearing

M.H. "Doc" Yager, a Pontiac dealer in Albany, N.Y., took on mighty General Motors in 1955. Yager won.

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