For other people named William Wirtz, see William Wirtz (disambiguation).
Not to be confused with Bill Wurtz or Bill Wertz.
Bill Wirtz
Born
(1929-10-05)October 5, 1929
Chicago, Illinois
Died
September 26, 2007(2007-09-26) (aged 77)
Evanston, Illinois
Nationality
American
Occupation(s)
Business Executive Owner of Chicago Blackhawks and Wirtz Corporation
Children
Rocky Wirtz
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]
^Chicago Blackhawks Press Release. "Blackhawks Mourn Passing of William Wirtz Archived October 12, 2007, at the Wayback Machine." September 26, 2007
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