The Boston Red Sox, or Red Sox, are a household name in the Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise. Based in Boston, the franchise was founded in 1901.
The Red Sox are arguably one of the most successful teams in Major League Baseball, having won over nine World Series titles.
Boston Red Sox owners' list
The Boston Red Sox are currently owned by Fenway Sports Group (FSG), led by John W. Henry, who has been the principal owner of the team since 2002.
The Boston Red Sox are ranked among the most popular baseball teams and one of the most valuable in the FSG portfolio owned by John W. Henry. Part of the ownership group includes Tom Werner and Sam Kennedy.
When did the Fenway Sports Group purchase the Boston Red Sox?
Fenway Sports Group were confirmed owners of the Boston Red Sox in 2022 following the acquisition of the team from Yawkey Trust for $700 million.
Fenway Sports Group was founded by John W. Henry and Tom Werner.
John W. Henry
John W. Henry is an American businessman and the founder of John W. Henry & Company, an investment management firm. He is also the principal owner of Liverpool Football Club, the Boston Red Sox, the Pittsburgh Penguins, and The Boston Globe and co-owner of RFK Racing.
John W. Henry is the founder and majority owner of the Fenway Sports Group, an investment group that specialises in investment management and several sports franchises globally.
John also owns iRacing.com, an online platform for developing motorsports simulations. Others are NASCAR Racing, Grand Prix, Boston Common Golf, Fenway Sports Management, New England Sports Network and AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh.
Tom Werner
Thomas Charles Werner is an American television producer and businessman. He forms a key part of the Fenway Sports Group and currently holds significant positions at both Liverpool F.C. and the Boston Red Sox.
Tom Werner became part of the investment group that included Larry Lucchino and John W. Henry, which purchased the Boston Red Sox in a bid totalling $700 million.
Sam Kennedy
Samuel H. Kennedy is an American baseball executive and a key figure in the Fenway Sports Group.
Boston Red Sox Trophies
The Boston Red Sox ranks as one of the most successful teams in the MLB, with nine World Series championships. The team has also won an impressive number of AL East Division titles.
Ballpark Information
The Boston Red Sox currently play their home games at Fenway Park.
Ownership History of the Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox have gone through a series of ownership throughout their history.
Charles Somers - 1901-1902
Charles Somers was the first owner of the franchise.
Henry Killilea & John I. Taylor - 1903-1911
Joseph Lannin - 1912-1916
Harry Frazee – 1916-1923 (Sold Babe Ruth to the Yankees)
Bob Quinn - 1923-1933
Tom Yawkey - 1933-1976
Jean R. Yawkey - 1976-1992
JRY Trust - 1992-2001
Fenway Sports Group (John W. Henry, Tom Werner, Sam Kennedy) - 2002-Present.
In which year was the Boston Red Sox founded?
The Boston Red Sox were founded in 1901 as one of the eight charter franchises of the American League.