Draft:Herb McDonald
Herbert "Herb" Cobb McDonald (March 15, 1919 – July 6, 2002) was a Canadian American publicist.[1]
He pioneered the All-you-can-eat restaurant.
Early life[edit]
Herbert Cobb McDonald was born on March 15, 1919 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He was given his middle name in honor of baseball player Ty Cobb, who was fishing partner of McDonald’s father.[1]
McDonald moved with his family to California, where he graduated from Pasadena Junior College in 1939. He then enrolled at Stanford University, but due to World War II, he left school to join the Navy. He become an lieutenant in the Naval Air Corps. He trained trained fighter pilots.[1]
Career[edit]
After the end of World War II, McDonald began working as a promoter for Music Corporation of America. He booked acts for the El Rancho hotel in Las Vegas. In January 1946, he was offered a job as entertainment director at the El Rancho. He decided to work and not return to college.[1]
McDonald successfully brought the National Finals Rodeo from Oklahoma City, where it was long held, to Las Vegas.[1]
Personal life[edit]
McDonald was married to his wife Darleen. Together they had two daughters and a son.[1]