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Ike Sewell

1903 – 1990

American businessman

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About Ike Sewell

Lived 1903 – 1990 (aged 86). Ike Sewell was an American restaurateur.

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.

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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. Ric Riccardo and Sewell would eventually expand and open up another restaurant, Pizzeria Due, just a block away from Pizzeria Uno, in 1955. Sewell would also open up the Chicago area's first upscale Tex-Mex restaurant, Su Casa, in 1963.

Death Just 20 days before his 87th birthday, Sewell died in Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago on August 20, 1990, after suffering from a lengthy bout with leukemia for several years. He was survived by his wife Florence Davis as well as his children and several grandchildren.

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University of Texas at Austin
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Issac Sewell

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ike Sewell?

American businessman

When was Ike Sewell born?

Ike Sewell was born on 9 September 1903 in Dallas.

When did Ike Sewell die?

Ike Sewell died on 20 August 1990 in Chicago.

What was Ike Sewell's occupation?

Ike Sewell was a restaurateur.

What nationality was Ike Sewell?

Ike Sewell was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ike Sewell

· Wikidata: Q5995673

· DBpedia: Ike Sewell

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