Mike and Marian Ilitch opened their first Little Caesars restaurant in Garden City, Michigan. Mike Ilitch was on
another career path as a talented shortstop, with the Detroit Tigers farm team. When his teammates would be looking for
the local ballpark, Mike would be eyeing the local pizza joint. Pizza was clearly in his blood. An injury prompted Mike
to trade in his baseball glove for hot pads. It was an exciting time for Mike and Marian Ilitch as they worked together
toward that grand opening day of May 8, 1959.
