New Celtics Owner Breaks Records, Has Boston-area Ties
It’s not often we get to play the “Breaking News” sounder on Toucher & Hardy. We did yesterday, with news of a new Celtics owner. Right before 10 a.m., the…
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It's not often we get to play the "Breaking News" sounder on Toucher & Hardy. We did yesterday, with news of a new Celtics owner.
Right before 10 a.m., the story broke. Adam Himmelsbach of the Boston Globe reported that the Grousbecks will sell the Boston Celtics to William F. Chisholm for $6.1 billion. That a new record for a North American sports franchise, beating the Washington Commanders by half a million.
So who is William F. Chisholm? He's the managing partner and chief investment officer at the Symphony Technology Group, based in Menlo Park, CA. He grew up in Georgetown, MA, attended Dartmouth College, and is a lifelong Celtics fan.
New Celtics Owner: What's the Plan?
Sports Hub scribe Matt Dolloff wrote more about Bill Chisholm, the sale, and the path ahead for the Celtics here. And we had our guy Jared Weiss from The Athletic on this morning to talk more about the process: where did Pags and Brad Stevens figure in?
Read Jared's piece here. That is, after you watch his clip above, or dive into the podcast below.
PHOTOS: Boston Celtics Duck Boat Rally
The Boston Celtics held their duck boat rally through the streets of the city on Friday morning, and boy did New England turn out.
Estimates put the crowd of fans lining the parade route at over one million on this sunny, warm June Friday, with crowds reaching 20 and 30 deep in some spots along the streets.
Boston is no stranger to the rolling rally that carries its city's champions on World War II era duck boats that are normally reserved for tourists traversing the Massachusetts capital. There have been 13 such celebrations in the 21st century so far, with every major team winning their league's highest prize: Red Sox, Patriots, Bruins, and most recently, the Celtics.
The massive crowds that lined Causeway, Cambridge, Tremont and Boylston Streets were treated to a show of confetti, celebratory music, and over 20 duck boats filled with Celtics players and staff.
From Jayson Tatum hoisting the Larry O'Brien trophy high over his head and Jaylen Brown showing off his NBA Finals MVP award, to Al Horford wearing his cowboy hat and a drunken Tom Brady t-shirt, parade-goers were treated to one hell of a show.
If you weren't able to make it into the city for the parade, we've collected some photos of the celebration's best moments below.
PHOTOS: Boston Celtics Duck Boat Rally
Boston Celtics Victory Event & Parade
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 21: Derrick White #9 of the Boston Celtics reacts during the 2024 Boston Celtics championship parade following their 2024 NBA Finals win on June 21, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images)
Boston Celtics Victory Event & Parade
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 21: Confetti is sprayed over Boston Celtics fans during the Boston Celtics Victory Parade following their 2024 NBA Finals win at TD Garden on June 21, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Scott Eisen/Getty Images)
Boston Celtics Victory Event & Parade
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 21: Boston Celtics fans gather for the Boston Celtics Victory Parade following their 2024 NBA Finals win at TD Garden on June 21, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Scott Eisen/Getty Images)
Boston Celtics Victory Event & Parade
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 21: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics reacts as he holds the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy during the 2024 Boston Celtics championship parade following their 2024 NBA Finals win on June 21, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images)
Boston Celtics Victory Event & Parade
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 21: A general view of the duck boats during the 2024 Boston Celtics championship parade following their 2024 NBA Finals win on June 21, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images)
Boston Celtics Victory Event & Parade
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 21: Owner Wyc Grousbeck of the Boston Celtics reacts as he holds the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy during the 2024 Boston Celtics championship parade following their 2024 NBA Finals win on June 21, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images)
Boston Celtics Victory Event & Parade
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 21: Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics during the Boston Celtics Victory Parade following their 2024 NBA Finals win at TD Garden on June 21, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Scott Eisen/Getty Images)
Boston Celtics Victory Event & Parade
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 21: Owner Wyc Grousbeck of the Boston Celtics reacts as he holds the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy during the 2024 Boston Celtics championship parade following their 2024 NBA Finals win on June 21, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images)
Boston Celtics Victory Event & Parade
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 21: A Boston Celtics fan holds a "Believe in Boston" flag while waiting for the Boston Celtics Victory Parade following their 2024 NBA Finals win at TD Garden on June 21, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Scott Eisen/Getty Images)
Boston Celtics Victory Event & Parade
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 21: Head coach Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics reacts during the 2024 Boston Celtics championship parade following their 2024 NBA Finals win on June 21, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images)
Boston Celtics Victory Event & Parade
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 21: Fans cheer during the 2024 Boston Celtics championship parade following their 2024 NBA Finals win on June 21, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images)
Boston Celtics Victory Event & Parade
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 21: A flag is displayed among confetti during the 2024 Boston Celtics championship parade following their 2024 NBA Finals win on June 21, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images)
Boston Celtics Victory Event & Parade
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 21: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics reacts as he holds the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy during the 2024 Boston Celtics championship parade following their 2024 NBA Finals win on June 21, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images)
Boston Celtics Victory Event & Parade
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 21: Fans cheer during the 2024 Boston Celtics championship parade following their 2024 NBA Finals win on June 21, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images)
Boston Celtics Victory Event & Parade
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 21: Boston Celtics fans gather for the Boston Celtics Victory Parade following their 2024 NBA Finals win at TD Garden on June 21, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Scott Eisen/Getty Images)
Boston Celtics Victory Event & Parade
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 21: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics reacts as he holds the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player trophy during the 2024 Boston Celtics championship parade following their 2024 NBA Finals win on June 21, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images)
Boston Celtics Victory Event & Parade
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 21: Payton Pritchard #11 of the Boston Celtics reacts during the 2024 Boston Celtics championship parade following their 2024 NBA Finals win on June 21, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images)
Boston Celtics Victory Event & Parade
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 21: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics reacts as he holds the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy during the 2024 Boston Celtics championship parade following their 2024 NBA Finals win on June 21, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images)
Boston Celtics Victory Event & Parade
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 21: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics reacts as he holds the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player trophy during the 2024 Boston Celtics championship parade following their 2024 NBA Finals win on June 21, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images)
Boston Celtics Victory Event & Parade
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 21: Kristaps Porzingis #8 of the Boston Celtics wears the "Celtics Title Belt during the Boston Celtics Victory Parade following their 2024 NBA Finals win at TD Garden on June 21, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Scott Eisen/Getty Images)
