Ralph H. Baer

Ralph Henry Baer
Ralph Henry Baer
	Baer in June 2009
Born	Rudolf Heinrich Baer; March 8, 1922; Rodalben, Palatinate, Germany
Died	December 6, 2014 (aged 92); Manchester, New Hampshire, U.S.
Occupation	Inventor
Spouse(s)	Dena Whinston; (m. 1952–2006, her death)
Children	James, Mark, Nancy
Parent(s)	James L. Baer, Lucy K. Linard
Website	Official website

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,^[1] 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.^[2]^[3] He was 92 years old.

Ralph H. Baer Media

Baer addresses the first annual Gametronics Conference in San Francisco in 1977.
Baer working on a Brown Box reproduction in 2010
Baer (left) receives the National Medal of Technology from President George W. Bush (right) in 2006.
Baer’s workshop on display at The Smithsonian National Museum of American History
Image of stones with inscriptions at Baer Square

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Ralph Henry Baer
Baer in June 2009
Born	Rudolf Heinrich Baer (1922-03-08)March 8, 1922 Rodalben, Palatinate, Germany
Died	December 6, 2014(2014-12-06) (aged 92) Manchester, New Hampshire, U.S.
Occupation	Inventor
Spouse(s)	Dena Whinston (m. 1952–2006, her death)
Children	James, Mark, Nancy
Parent(s)	James L. Baer, Lucy K. Linard
Website	Official website