William Wrigley Jr.

William Wrigley Jr. was an American businessman who founded the Wrigley Company, famous for its chewing gum products like Juicy Fruit and Big Red. Starting in the late 19th century, he initially sold baking powder but shifted focus to gum when promotional strategies boosted sales. Under his leadership, Wrigley’s gum became one of the world's most popular and recognizable brands, contributing significantly to the candy industry. He also played a key role in developing Chicago’s Wrigley Field, a historic baseball stadium. His innovations in marketing and branding helped transform chewing gum into a widespread consumer product.