Mike Ilitch – Net Worth, Age, Wikipedia, Biography, Height, Family
Samuel Coleman
Published Feb 28, 2026
Mike Illich is famous for being an entrepreneur. Founder of the Little Caesars Pizza chain who owns the NHL’s Detroit Red Wings and MLB’s Detroit Tigers. He was born on July 20, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan. He took over the struggling Detroit Tigers baseball team and gave them their first playoff in 19 years under manager Jim Leland. He founded Little Caesars Pizza in Garden City, Michigan in 1959 with his $10,000 savings. The name of the store came from his wife’s nickname for him.
He is one of the successful entrepreneurs. He was ranked among the celebrities born on July 20, 1929. He is one of the richest businessmen born in MI.
Mike Ilitch Wiki
- First Name Mike
- Last Name Ilitch
- Profession Entrepreneur
- Died Feb 10, 2017 ( age 87)
- Birthday & Zodiac
- Birth Sign Cancer
- Birth Date July 20, 1929
- Birthday July 20
- Birth Place Detroit, MI
- Country MI
- Height & Weight
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