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Ike Sewell

American businessman (1903–1990)

Issac Sewell (September 9, 1903 – August 20, 1990) was an American athlete, businessman, entrepreneur, and founder of the Uno Chicago Grill restaurant chain that originated in Chicago, Illinois, as well as founder of the Pizzeria Uno and Pizzeria Due restaurants there in 1943 and 1955, respectively. Sewell started as an All-Southwestern Conference guard as a player on the Texas Longhorn football teams from 1926 to 1929.2

From Wikipedia’s article on Ike Sewell (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Born Sep 9, 1903, died Aug 20, 1990.1

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Early life and education

  • Date not recordedUniversity of Texas at Austin3

Early life and career

Sewell was born in Wills Point, Texas, 50 miles east of Dallas, and grew up in San Antonio. A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, Sewell achieved both All-Southwest Conference (SWC) and All-American honors as a guard on the Longhorn football squad.

From Wikipedia’s article on Ike Sewell (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Career

Occupation: restaurateur.5

Personal life

  • BornSep 9, 1903, Dallas6
  • DiedAug 20, 1990, Chicago7
  • CitizenshipUnited States8

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