Find out about the owners of the Cincinnati Reds and the ownership history of the franchise.
The Cincinnati Reds are a household name in the MLB. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the team is a member club of the National League Central Division.
The Cincinnati Reds are one of the oldest baseball teams, originally established in 1881 as the Cincinnati Red Stockings before rebranding to its current name.
The Reds also rank as one of the most successful, having won five World Series titles.
Who owns the Cincinnati Reds?
The Cincinnati Reds are currently owned by Bob Castellini, who has been the principal owner of the team since 2006. The ownership group of the franchise includes W. Joseph Williams Jr., Thomas L. Williams, Lindner Reds Baseball IV LLC, Frank Cohen, William J. Reik, Buy Buy Baseball LLC, EMK Investment Co. LLC, Larry Sheakley, and Jeffrey L. Wyler.
Cincinnati Reds ownership history
Justus Thorner - 1882–1883
Justus Thorner was the first owner of the Cincinnati Reds, then as the Cincinnati Red Stockings, in 1882.
Aaron S. Stern - 1884
Aaron S. Stern was the second owner of the Cincinnati Reds in 1884. He was a stockholder of the Cincinnati Red Stockings by the 1882 season and later became a controlling owner of the team.
George Herancourt – 1885
George Herancourt was the next owner of the Cincinnati Reds. He took over as managing owner of the team.
John Hauck - 1886
John Hauck became principal owner of the Cincinnati Red Stockings in 1886.
Aaron S. Stern - 1887–1890
Al Johnson - 1890–1891
Al Johnson briefly owned the Cincinnati Reds. They purchased the team during the 1890–91 off-season.
John T. Brush - 1891–1902
John T. Brush acquired the Cincinnati Reds and led the team to win four National League championships and one World Series title.
Garry Herrmann – 1902–1927
C. J. McDiarmid - 1928–1929
Sidney Weil - 1930–1933
Central Bank Trust - Central Trust Bank
Powel Crosley Jr – 1934–1961
Bill DeWitt - 1961–1966
Francis L. Dale - 1967–1973
Louis Nippert - 1973–1980
William Williams & James Williams - 1980–1984
Marge Schott - 1984–1999
Carl Lindner Jr – 1999–2005
2006–present Bob Castellini