On January 24, 2012, Ilitch signed Prince Fielder to a nine-year, $214 million contract, the fourth-largest contract in baseball history.
[23] Additionally, Ilitch Charities for Children was founded in 2000 as a non-profit foundation dedicated to improving the lives of children in the areas of health, education, and recreation. The Detroit Tigers also wore a black patch with his nickname "Mr. 2013 Oculus (executive producer - as Mike Ilitch Jr) 2013 Mr. Hockey: The Gordie Howe Story (TV Movie) (executive producer) 2012 Cut/Print (executive producer) Ensuite mis sous contrat par les Tigers de Détroit, Ilitch joue au baseball mineur comme joueur de deuxième but de 1952 à 1955[4], jusqu'à ce qu'une blessure au genou mette fin à sa carrière[5]. Avant la grève des joueurs en 2004-2005, le magazine Forbes a placé les Wings comme la cinquième équipe la plus stable et financièrement solide, malgré un déficit d'exploitation de 16 millions de dollars[réf. Ilitch played mostly second base for the Tigers', New York Yankees', and Washington Senators' organizations in the Pennsylvania–Ontario–New York League, Cotton States League, and Florida International League.
In 1999, the Ilitches established Ilitch Holdings, Inc. to provide their various enterprises with professional and technical services, and held the titles of chairman and vice chairwoman, respectively. The moron who was ... Maybe we can discuss the Wayne State University “Mike Ilitch School of Business” debacle or how the family took over $250 million in public funds to build Little Caesars Arena with the caveat that over 50% of the workers had to live in Detroit and how they have failed to comply — resulting in a $500,000 fine. [20] The program has been recognized by former Presidents Bill Clinton, George H. W. Bush and Ronald Reagan, and has served more than 2 million individuals in the United States and Canada. She was captured by the hustle and bustle of working downtown during Detroit's prime. As a result of his philanthropy, the School of Business for Wayne State University in Detroit is named the "Mike Ilitch School of Business". [24], According to the Center for Responsive Politics, reports required by the Federal Election Commission from 2002 to 2005 indicate Ilitch Holdings, Inc. members and business partners have contributed more than $500,000 to political campaigns and PACs.
Il évolue pour des clubs affiliés aux Tigers, aux Yankees de New York et aux Senators de Washington[4]. Les Tigers accordent aussi de lucratifs contrats à long terme à leurs vedettes Miguel Cabrera[8] et Justin Verlander, ce dernier devenant en mars 2013 le lanceur alors le mieux payé de l'histoire du baseball majeur[9]. The family was presented the key to the City of Detroit by Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick in February 2008,[30] and were the fifth recipients of this award.[31]. They also reached the World Series for the first time since 1984, but the Tigers eventually lost in five games to the St. Louis Cardinals in the Series. He owned the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League and Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. They generally had strong attendance (although much of that was due to discounted or giveaway tickets), and the Drive was in the ArenaBowl in every year of their six-year existence, going 4-2 in the title games.
Prior to formalized professional play, a major sponsor of amateur softball in the Detroit area was Little Caesars, and with the formation of a professional league, Ilitch formed a team in his first step into professional sports ownership. [10], After leaving baseball, Ilitch started a pizza business in 1959. The traveling restaurant was formed to feed the hungry and assist with food provisions during natural disasters.
View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro. Founded/owns Mike Ilitch Jr. Productions, MICA Entertainment (Finance - Production), ITS Capital (Finance - Film Tax Credit), Prelude Pictures, P&A Funding and others. Il réussit à en faire une formation redoutable, régulièrement favorite pour glaner la coupe Stanley. Other Works Ilitch was born in Detroit in 1929[4][5] to Macedonian immigrants Sotir and Sultana Ilitch. With the help of his wife, Marian, the Ilitches opened Little Caesars Pizza Treat in Garden City, Michigan. The Drive was one of the most successful teams in the early days of the AFL, both on and off the field.
En 1982, il achète la franchise, sportivement en difficulté, des Red Wings de Détroit de la Ligue nationale de hockey, à Bruce Norris pour 8 millions de dollars. Michael Ilitch Sr. (July 20, 1929 – February 10, 2017) was an American entrepreneur, founder and owner of the international fast food franchise Little Caesars Pizza. The team disbanded after the 1979 season. Founded/owns Mike Ilitch Jr. Productions, MICA Entertainment (Finance - Production), ITS Capital (Finance - Film Tax Credit), Prelude Pictures, P&A Funding and others. I' in a circle on the right sleeve of their home and away jerseys. It is tied for third all-time in NHL history after 29 consecutive appearances by the Boston Bruins from 1967–1968 to 1995–1996, 28 consecutive trips by the Chicago Blackhawks from 1969–1970 through 1996–1997, and is tied with the 25 consecutive appearances by the St. Louis Blues from 1979–1980 to 2003–2004. [9] He was forced out of his playing career due to a knee injury. He owned the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League and Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball.
modifier - modifier le code - modifier Wikidata. Michael Ilitch dit Mike Ilitch (né le 20 juillet 1929 à Bitola en Macédoine (alors en Royaume de Yougoslavie) et mort le 10 février 2017 à Détroit (Michigan), États-Unis), est un homme d'affaires, un entrepreneur américain et le propriétaire des Red Wings de Détroit de la Ligue nationale de hockey et des Tigers de Détroit de la Ligue majeure de baseball. 3: Formerly ran the consulting firm Prelude Worldwide Ministries with co-"Lost in Space" producer, Mark Koch. The team was led by manager Gary Vitto, earning the team two championships before disbanding after the 1979 season.[14]. [17], After Ilitch bought the Tigers in 1992 though, he decided he didn't want to own another franchise that would take away fans from the Tigers, so he sold the team and they moved to Worcester, Massachusetts. [25], After civil rights icon Rosa Parks was attacked in her Detroit apartment in 1994, Ilitch quietly paid years of Park's rent to enable her to live in a safer part of Detroit.[26][27]. | (Detroit 20 July 1929- 10 February 2017 Detroit). In 2000, his expectations were realized when the team moved from Tiger Stadium into the newly built Comerica Park. Avant la grève des joueurs en 2004-2005, le magazine, Article sur legendsofhockey.net (anglais), « Mike Ilitch, owner of Red Wings, Tigers, dead at 87 », « Mike Ilitch, who owned Red Wings and Tigers, always had passion for sports », « Le propriétaire des Red Wings et des Tigers rend l'âme », « Mike Ilitch didn't get to live his World Series dream, but he never stopped trying », « Prince deal shows Ilitch's desire to win », « Tigers announce record extension for Miggy », Verlander agrees to record five-year extension, Henning: Reasons for Ilitch-Dombrowski divorce unclear, For impatient Tigers owner Ilitch, firing Dombrowski was personal move, Green: Ilitch will never quit in pursuit of World Series title, Mike Ilitch: 'I don't care about the money,' wants World Series title, Équipe des États-Unis féminine aux JO de 1998, https://fr.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mike_Ilitch&oldid=167989963, Personnalité américaine du monde des affaires, Membre du Temple de la renommée du hockey américain, Membre du Temple de la renommée du hockey, Article avec une section vide ou incomplète, Catégorie Commons avec lien local identique sur Wikidata, Article contenant un appel à traduction en anglais, licence Creative Commons attribution, partage dans les mêmes conditions, comment citer les auteurs et mentionner la licence. His father was a tool-and-die maker.