William wirtz biography

American businessman (1929–2007)

For other people named William Wirtz, see William Wirtz (disambiguation).

Not to be confused with Bill Wurtz or Bill Wertz.

William Wadsworth Wirtz (October 5, 1929 – September 26, 2007) was the chief executive officer and controlling shareholder of the family-owned Wirtz Corporation.

He was best known as the owner of the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League, who are part of Wirtz Corp's holdings. Wirtz also served as the Blackhawks' team president for over four decades.^[1]

Biography

Early life

Bill Wirtz was raised in Chicago, Illinois by his father Arthur Wirtz and mother Virginia.

He attended the Latin School of Chicago where he was a star athlete in Football and Track. He was set to go to Princeton University after his senior year but decided to attend Brown University instead with his best friend. Wirtz graduated from Brown University In 1950.^[2]

Wealth

Bill Wirtz (via his stake William Wirtz, owner of the Chicago Blackhawks, dead at 77 SYVO