P. Marlowe 748 Report post Posted July 20, 2009 Michael "Mike" Ilitch Sr. Born Michael Ilievski, July 20, 1929 in Bitola, Yugoslavia, in present day Macedonia The 400 Richest Americans: Mike Ilitch #301 Legends of Hockey Wikipedia Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted July 20, 2009 Thanks for everything Mr. I. Enjoy your day and many more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted July 20, 2009 Happy b-day! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zion 93 Report post Posted July 20, 2009 :beerbuddy: Did you know he also owns hockey's Red Wings? Hmm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrazyGangsta 79 Report post Posted July 20, 2009 Woah ... his wife owns a casino ... now that I didn't know Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dimaline312000 51 Report post Posted July 20, 2009 Happy Birthday Mr. Ilitch!!!! I hope it's a great one!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted July 20, 2009 What do you possibly get a guy who happens to be the 301st richest American? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
egroen 384 Report post Posted July 20, 2009 What do you possibly get a guy who happens to be the 301st richest American? I'd be willing to sell him my letsgowings.com account for $5 million -- instant forum cred! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EastLansingNative 1 Report post Posted July 20, 2009 What do you possibly get a guy who happens to be the 301st richest American? A very large money clip. Happy birthday to all, and to all a good night! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingsNick5 0 Report post Posted July 20, 2009 (edited) A very large money clip. Happy birthday to all, and to all a good night! Edited July 20, 2009 by WingsNick5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soultrain 43 Report post Posted July 20, 2009 yo mike happy happy pizza pizza! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
going_top_shelf 6 Report post Posted July 21, 2009 Happy Birthday Mike. I wonder what it's like to share a birthday with Pavel Datsyuk? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedisappearer 291 Report post Posted July 21, 2009 Imma get a $5 hot & ready to celebrate! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted July 21, 2009 Aww... happy birthday, Mr. I, and many more happy occasions to you, sir! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electrophile 3,554 Report post Posted July 21, 2009 A happy belated birthday to the best owner in hockey. I hope he had a great day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trapt1307 81 Report post Posted July 22, 2009 Looks pretty damn good for 80...looks like he's in his 60's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweWings 45 Report post Posted July 22, 2009 Best owner ever. Happy birthday Mr. Illitch! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeeSpot82 10 Report post Posted July 22, 2009 Happy Birthday, and the wishes of many, many more. We're all incredibly lucky to follow a team with such an amazing owner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted July 22, 2009 What do you possibly get a guy who happens to be the 301st richest American? If my understanding of rich people is correct, that's the point where you start dabbling in exotic pets. Tyson bought Tigers (because he's insane and apparently wants to have his face mauled by an apex predator) and trained pigeons. And of course, the playboy mansion has a large collection of exotic birds. Umm... yeah, those are two examples... anyone know of other ones? If Mike Ilitch doesn't have a monkey butler he's insane. That's like #1 on every kid's list of things to buy when they get rich. That and a robot butler. A cyborg monkey butler would probably clinch it, add rollerskates and you're laughing. Happy B-day Mike! Hope you're around to be the best owner in pro sports for at least another 20 years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P. Marlowe 748 Report post Posted July 22, 2009 If my understanding of rich people is correct, that's the point where you start dabbling in exotic pets. Tyson bought Tigers (because he's insane and apparently wants to have his face mauled by an apex predator) and trained pigeons. And of course, the playboy mansion has a large collection of exotic birds. Umm... yeah, those are two examples... anyone know of other ones? Hossa has Kopecky. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted July 22, 2009 Hossa has Kopecky. Ouch. Where's a rim shot when you need one? Actually, we were talking about what to get Mr. I. We can't get him a Kopecky. He already had one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P. Marlowe 748 Report post Posted July 22, 2009 Ouch. Where's a rim shot when you need one? Actually, we were talking about what to get Mr. I. We can't get him a Kopecky. He already had one. Someone needs to go to Slovakia and bring him another Kopecky this time in a bellboy suit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
