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Boston Celtics mark birthdays and memories of John Mahnken and Louis Pieri

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Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Boston Celtics mark birthdays and memories of John Mahnken and Louis Pieri
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On June 16, the Boston Celtics remember John Mahnken, born in 1922 in New Jersey, who played for the team from 1951 to 1955. Mahnken had a notable career that included stints with several teams, but he found a home with Boston for four seasons. The Celtics also commemorate Louis Pieri, a former minority owner who passed away in 1967. Pieri played a role in guiding the team through its early NBA years after owning the Providence Steamrollers.

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  • •John Mahnken born June 16, 1922, in West New York, New Jersey.
  • •Mahnken played with the Celtics for four seasons.
  • •Louis Pieri, former minority owner, passed away on June 16, 1967.
  • •Pieri helped manage the Celtics during their early NBA challenges.
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  • 10:01 AMYahoo Sports — Today in Boston Celtics history: John Mahnken born; former owner Louis Pieri passes
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Today in Boston Celtics history, John Mahnken was born in 1922 in West New York, New Jersey.

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