Harvey Samuel Firestone ( December 20 , 1868 -- February 7 , 1938 ) was an American businessman , and the founder of the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company , one of the first global makers of automobile tires .
Harvey Samuel Firestone ( December 20 , 1868 -- February 7 , 1938 ) was an American businessman . He was the founder of the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company , one of the first global makers of automobile tires .