Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $2.4 billion (2024)
Mike Ilitch was a renowned entrepreneur in Michigan, known for his tremendous success in various industries. In 2024, his net worth was estimated to be an impressive $2.4 billion. Ilitch's entrepreneurial journey began with the establishment of Little Caesars Pizza, which soon became a national sensation. His business empire extended to other ventures, including professional sports teams such as the Detroit Tigers and the Detroit Red Wings. Ilitch's dedication to his businesses and exemplary leadership skills contributed significantly to his immense wealth, making him a prominent figure in the world of entrepreneurship.
About
Founder of the Little Caesars Pizza chain who owned the NHL's Detroit Red Wings and the MLB's Detroit Tigers.
Before Fame
He founded Little Caesars Pizza in Garden City, Michigan, in 1959, using the $10,000 he saved up. The store's name came from his wife's nickname for him.
Trivia
He owned the Detroit Caesars professional softball team back in the late 1970s when the city was a mecca for the sport.
Family Life
He had several children with his wife Marian, whom he met on a blind date while she was working as a Delta Airlines clerk.
Associated With
He took a struggling Detroit Tigers baseball team and gave them their first playoff run in 19 years under manager Jim Leyland.
