Mike Ilitch
Mike Ilitch
Michael Ilitch, Sr.is an American entrepreneur, founder and owner of the international fast food franchise Little Caesars Pizza. He owns the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League and Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball...
ProfessionEntrepreneur
Date of Birth20 July 1929
CityDetroit, MI
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I've said it over and over -- when you get that one guy, you can win. A lot of times, one person can have a tremendous effect on a team.
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I stepped into the Tigers situation with no farm system and no general manager, ... I had to work with scouts as GM's and not being connected in the sport. I'm not trying to make any alibis, but it's tough. I didn't make any good decisions on hiring.
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The Detroit Tigers were always No. 1 in our city. We used to just open the gates and people would come in. So I'm not happy with where we're at right now.
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I think I've proved that I can spend in sports. I've spent in sports. I just haven't had a chance to put a team together where I can respond accordingly.