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In 1982, Ilitch bought the Detroit Red Wings from Bruce Norris (whose family had owned the team for 50 years) for US$8 million, and turned the team into a perennial contender for the Stanley Cup. After years of drafting top picks and grooming their young players, and with proper management and leadership, the Red Wings became an elite NHL team.
Bruce Arthur Norris (February 19, 1924 – January 1, 1986) was owner of the Detroit Red Wings professional ice hockey team from 1952 to 1982. He was the son of James E. Norris and half-brother of James D. Norris. Members of the Norris family owned the Red Wings for almost fifty years before selling the franchise to Mike Ilitch in 1982.
Under his leadership the Red Wings began a new era of success; [18] in 1983 they drafted Steve Yzerman, who spent his entire career in Detroit, including a league record 20 years as team captain. [19] The Red Wings returned to the playoffs in 1984 where they suffered a first round defeat to the St. Louis Blues. [20]
Pages in category "Detroit Red Wings owners" The following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. I. Marian Ilitch;
Christopher Paul Ilitch (born June 2, 1965) is an American businessman, and president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Ilitch Holdings, Inc., a holding company for businesses that were founded or purchased by Mike and Marian Ilitch.
In 1995, Yzerman led Detroit to its first appearance in the Stanley Cup Finals since 1966, but the Red Wings were swept by the New Jersey Devils. [ 25 ] [ 26 ] The next season saw Detroit finish with a then NHL-record 62 regular season wins and were heavily favoured to win the Stanley Cup. [ 27 ]
James E. Norris (December 10, 1879 – December 4, 1952) was a Canadian-American businessman, operating companies in the grain and cattle industries, and owner of the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League. He also had significant ownership interests in the Chicago Black Hawks and the New York Rangers.
Rutherford in 1976, while a member of the Detroit Red Wings. Rutherford was one of the pioneers of the popular trend of ice hockey goaltenders decorating his mask in 1976. Initially, a friend painted a pair of red wings at the temples of Rutherford's mask without his permission.