Background
Haggar, Edmond Ralph was born on September 18, 1916 in Bristow, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Joseph Marion and Rose (Wasaff) Haggar.
(At the dawn of the twentith century, 13-year-old Joseph M...)
At the dawn of the twentith century, 13-year-old Joseph Marion Haggar left his home in Lebanon, bound for America. He first arrived in Mexico and worked as a peddler there until he was able to enter the United States at age 18. His sales savy would bring him great success in his new country. In 1926 he founded what is now one of the best-known and most respected names in the apparel business--the Haggar Corporation. When he first started his company in Texas, prominent apparel manufacturers on the East Coast said "he'd never make it." His response was: "They may outsmart me, but I'll outwork them!" In the end, he did both. Haggar made famous the slogan "fast nickels are better than slow dimes!" His company, famous for producing high-quality slacks at fair prices, is now in its 75th year. The author, the oldest of J. M.'s children, tells the story of the family's successful business and the role he played, along with his brother, Joe, and sister, Rosemary Haggar Vaughn, in making their father's American dream come true. Along the way, Ed Haggar and family befriended U.S. presidents, professional athletes, and a cast of characters as colorful and exciting as the Haggar family history. Ed Haggar is a graduate and supporter of the University of Notre Dame, is retired as chairman of the board of the Haggar Corporation, and continues to make his home in Dallas, location of the corporate headquarters.
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Apparel manufacturing company executive
Haggar, Edmond Ralph was born on September 18, 1916 in Bristow, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Joseph Marion and Rose (Wasaff) Haggar.
Bachelor of Science, University Notre Dame, 1938. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Philadelphia School Textiles and Science.
With, Haggar Apparel Company, Dallas, since 1930; salesman, Haggar Apparel Company, Dallas, 1938-1952; vice president, Haggar Apparel Company, Dallas, 1942-1948; president, Haggar Apparel Company, Dallas, 1948-1971; Chairman of the Board, Haggar Apparel Company, Dallas, 1971-1991; honorary Chairman of the Board, Haggar Apparel Company, Dallas, since 1991.
(At the dawn of the twentith century, 13-year-old Joseph M...)
Trustee University Dallas, Children's Medical Center, Dallas, Eisenhower Medical Center, Rancho Mirage, California. National board directors Boys and Girls Clubs American, Dalllas. Trustee emeritus University Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana.
Member Dallas Citizens Council. Past president Jesuit Foundation, Dallas. Captain United States Army Air Force, 1943-1945.
Member Serra Club (past president).
Married Patricia Ann Daley, August 22, 1942. Children: Patricia Joan, Edmond Ralph Junior, James Joseph, Mary Alice, John Daley.
