Boston Celtics Franchise Ownership History

• 1946-1950: The team was initially owned by the Boston Garden-Arena Corporation.

• 1950-1964: Ownership transitioned to Walter A. Brown and Lou Pieri

• 1964-1965: Following Brown’s passing, Marjorie Brown and Lou Pieri assumed control.

• 1965-1968: Marvin Kratter became the owner.

• 1968-1969: The franchise was owned by Ballantine Brewery.

• 1969-1971: Trans-National Communications held ownership.

• 1971-1975: Ballantine Brewery regained control.

• 1975-1979: Robert Schmertz owned the team.

• 1979-1983: Harry Mangurian Jr. took over ownership.

• 1983-2002: Don Gaston, Alan N. Cohen, and Paul Dupee led the ownership group.

• 2002-2025: The franchise was acquired by Wyc Grousbeck and his group, Boston Basketball Partners, for $360 million.

• 2025-Present: In March 2025, Bill Chisholm, founder of Symphony Technology Group and a lifelong Celtics fan, agreed to purchase the team for a record-setting $6.1 billion.