Person in history
Mike Ilitch
Mike Ilitch, American businessman (born 1929)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2017 · February 10
Their story
Who they were
Michael Ilitch Sr., also known as "Mr. I", was an American entrepreneur and restaurateur. He founded Little Caesars in 1959 and later owned two Detroit professional sports franchises: the Detroit Red Wings (1982–2017) of the National Hockey League and the Detroit Tigers (1992–2017) of Major League Baseball.
Why this date
Mike Ilitch appears on our February 10 calendar for 2017 as a death entry.
Sources
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“Mike Ilitch”, What's On This Date, https://whatsonthisdate.com/app/people/mike-ilitch, accessed October 28, 2026.
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Questions about Mike Ilitch
When did Mike Ilitch die?
February 10 2017.
Who else was born on this day?
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