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Bill Wirtz

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Sports Executive

The Resume

    (October 5, 1929-September 26, 2007)
    Birth name is William W. Wirtz
    Owner of the Chicago Blackhawks

Why he might be annoying:

    He was considered to be one of the cheapest owners in professional sports.
    He refused to televise Blackhawks home games.
    He allowed star players like Bobby Hull to leave the team as free agents.
    He allowed star players Jeremy Roenick, Ed Belfour and Chris Chelios to be traded for little in return.
    He was nicknamed 'Dollar Bill' for his penny-pinching approach to running the team.
    He hired Finnish-born Alpo Suhonen as head coach, who quit after coaching 62 games during the 2000-01 season.
    He didn't seem to care that his team hasn't won a Stanley Cup since 1961.
    He cared more about making a profit then spending money improving the on-ice product.
    His initials are the same as an internet address (WWW).

Why he might not be annoying:

    He helped finance the construction of the United Center.
    He was inducted into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame.
    He was a successful businessman in the Chicago area.
    The Blackhawks made four Stanley Cup Finals appearances under his ownership.
    He was instrumental in allowing the league to expand from six to twelve teams and allowing European born players to play in the NHL.
    He donated his time and money to numerous charities in the Chicago area.
    He owned his hometown team.

Credit: Ricky and wee!


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 21 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 25 Votes: 52.00% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 30 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 16 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 21 Votes: 61.90% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 17 Votes: 70.59% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 66 Votes: 65.15% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 23 Votes: 65.22% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 33 Votes: 81.82% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 153 Votes: 73.20% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 105 Votes: 68.57% Annoying