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Ralph Henry Baer
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Baer in June 2009
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Rudolf Heinrich Baer
March 8, 1922 Rodalben, Palatinate, Germany
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| Died | December 6, 2014 (aged 92) |
| Occupation | Inventor |
| Spouse(s) | Dena Whinston (m. 1952–2006, her death) |
| Children | James, Mark, Nancy |
| Parent(s) | James L. Baer, Lucy K. Linard |
Ralph Henry Baer (March 8, 1922 – December 6, 2014) was a German-American inventor and engineer, known for his contributions to the video game industry.
Because he was of Jewish descent, Baer moved to New York City in 1938. He later became a U.S. citizen.
He died at his home in Manchester, New Hampshire on December 6, 2014, according to family and friends close to him. He was 92 years old.
Images for kids
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The "Brown Box" prototype at display at the Smithsonian Institution
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Baer is credited with developing the pattern-matching game Simon.
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Baer (left) receives the National Medal of Technology from President George W. Bush (right) in 2006
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