Whiz Kids

The Whiz Kids were ten U.S. Army Air Force veterans of World War II who became Ford Motor Company executives in 1946.

Other uses of "Whiz Kids"

The term less famously was later used to describe some members of United States President John F. Kennedy's administration, led by Robert S. McNamara. This was an extension of the earlier description.

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United States - John F. Kennedy - Robert S. McNamara

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Whiz Kids was also the title of a short-lived 1983 American adventure TV series about a group of teenaged computer hackers who work as amateur detectives when they aren't doing their homework.

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Whiz Kids - 1983 - American - Hackers

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The term also refers to the 1950 Philadelphia Phillies, who had an average age of 26. They were the youngest squad to ever win the National League pennant, and at that time were the youngest to ever play in a World Series.

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1950 - Philadelphia Phillies - National League - World Series

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