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Wilbur Clark was born on 27 December, 1908 in Keyesport, Illinois, is an American casino owner and land developer. Discover Wilbur Clark's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 56 years old?

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Occupation Businessman
Age 56 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 27 December, 1908
Birthday 27 December
Birthplace Keyesport, Illinois
Date of death 27 August, 1965
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Nationality United States

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Who Is Wilbur Clark's Wife?

His wife is Toni Clark

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Parents Shirley Clark Lulu Clark
Wife Toni Clark
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Wilbur Clark Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Wilbur Clark worth at the age of 56 years old? Wilbur Clark’s income source is mostly from being a successful Businessman. He is from United States. We have estimated Wilbur Clark's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

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1908

Wilbur Clark (December 27, 1908 – August 27, 1965) was an American casino owner and land developer in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Wilbur Clark was born on December 27, 1908, in Keyesport, Illinois.

His parents were Shirley and Lulu Clark.

Clark moved to San Diego, California, at age 19, and worked in a hotel.

He also worked on gambling ships, where gambling could take place in international waters.

1944

He purchased El Rancho Vegas in 1944.

He married Toni Clark, born Lena Gaglionese, in 1944.

She became a philanthropist and fashion icon, supporting the Las Vegas Philharmonic Orchestra and Nevada Ballet Theatre.

1945

A year later, in 1945, he purchased Monte Carlo Club.

1946

In 1946, he sold El Rancho Vegas.

1947

With that money, he built the Desert Inn casino in 1947.

However, he quickly sold most of his interest to businessman Moe Dalitz, owning only 17.5%.

Another business partner was Hank Greenspun, the publisher of the Las Vegas Sun newspaper.

He remained the public face of the Desert Inn.

1950

In the 1950s, he organized the Tournament of Champions, an annual golf tournament at the Desert Inn Golf Course, televised by NBC.

1958

In 1958, she was on the Fashion Foundation of America's 10 Best Dressed Women in America list.

1964

He sold his share in 1964.

During his time as head of the Desert Inn, Clark had a charity called 'Wilbur Clark's Cavalcade of Charities.' In 1964, as part of the charity, he helped organize the first ever professional football game in Las Vegas, an American Football League preseason game between the then Oakland Raiders and Houston Oilers.

The game helped establish a relationship between the Raiders's Al Davis and Las Vegas.

1965

Clark died of a heart attack on August 27, 1965.

The Wilbur Clark D.I. Road (previously known as the Desert Inn Road) in Las Vegas, Nevada, is named in his honor.

2001

Whilst Dr. Heywood Floyd is en route to the moon in Stanley Kubrick's film 2001: A Space Odyssey during the wait over at the orbiting wheel in space, there is a sign for "Wilbur Clark's Earthlight Rooms".

2006

She died in 2006.

2020

That relationship between the Davis family and Las Vegas was eventually a motivating factor in his son Mark relocating the team to the Las Vegas Area in 2020 as the Las Vegas Raiders.

Later, he developed Wilbur Clark's Paradise Gardens, located at 4505 South Maryland Parkway, south of the Thomas & Mack Center.

He donated the land on which Guardian Angel Cathedral was built.