Boston Celtics mark birthdays and memories of John Mahnken and Louis Pieri
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 10:01 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 10:01 AMYahoo Sports — Today in Boston Celtics history: John Mahnken born; former owner Louis Pieri passes
"Today in Boston Celtics history, John Mahnken was born in 1922 in West New York, New Jersey.
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