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I, was an American entrepreneur and restaurateur who served as the founder and owner of the international fast food franchise Little Caesars Pizza. He also owned the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League and Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball.
Learn about Mike Ilitch's life and legacy, from his humble beginnings as a pizza shop owner to his achievements in sports, entertainment and philanthropy. He was a visionary leader who transformed Detroit and left a lasting impact on millions of people.
Feb 15, 2017 · Those who knew Mike Ilitch, the Little Caesars founder and Detroit Tigers owner who died last Friday, have spent the past few days fondly remembering his impact on friends, on Detroit...
Feb 11, 2017 · Mike Ilitch, Little Caesars founder and owner of the Detroit Tigers and the Detroit Red Wings, died Friday at a hospital in the Motor City at the age of 87.
Feb 11, 2017 · One of Detroit’s most successful entrepreneurs, billionaire Mike Ilitch, died Friday, according to a statement from Ilitch Holdings, the family-owned company that includes Little Caesars...
Feb 10, 2017 · The longtime team owner and Detroit native passed away in 2017, leaving a legacy of sports, business and philanthropy. He led the Tigers to two AL pennants and invested in free agents, player development and coaching to turn the franchise around.
Feb 11, 2017 · Ilitch built a pizza empire and bought the Red Wings and the Tigers, keeping them in the city as others moved out. He was a visionary, a philanthropist and a fan of Detroit, according to city leaders and sports officials.
