2011 Hall of Fame: Joel Quadracci - The Next Generation

Harry Quadracci had taken a hands-off approach, not wanting to pressure his son when the time came to decide about a career.

“It was like he was waiting for me to come to that conclusion, whereas I felt I had to go somewhere else to get some credibility,” Quadracci says. “I think I would have, but I gained credibility by working on the plant floor the way that I did. Most of the people who knew me at the time knew me as Joel, not Harry’s son. I never considered myself this silver spoon-type of kid. I love to work, love to be on the floor and to get my hands dirty.”