The death of the Shoe King from Zlín: Tomáš Baťa tragically died 93 years ago

12.07.2025

Zlín marked the 93rd anniversary of the tragic plane crash that killed the founder of the footwear empire, Tomáš Baťa, in 1932. The article describes the fatal morning near Otrokovice, which shocked not only the city's residents but also the entire industrial world at the time. Although the visionary's life ended prematurely, his legacy and his firmly established business system continue to this day. 

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