Boston Celtics - Replica Stock Certificate

Part of our vintage replica series, this Boston Celtics stock certificate is a replica of the certificates issued when the Boston Celtics Limited Partnership was publicly traded from 1986 until it was taken private in 2002. When the partnership first went public, it marked a rare moment when everyday fans could literally own a stake in the franchise.

The design showcases a classic game-action vignette set on the Celtics’ famous Boston Garden parquet floor, topped with the iconic leprechaun crest and framed by traditional green guilloche borders. — a distinctive display piece for Celtics fans, basketball historians and anyone who appreciates the team’s legacy on the parquet.

• Authentic look & feel - looks like the real thing!
• Custom-personalized - name, # of shares, date, and more
• Premium printing - crisp, high-resolution detail on linen-certificate paper
• Optional custom framing - includes personalized engraved plaque

IMPORTANT:  This replica is for display purposes only.  NO stock registration occurs and NO ownership is conveyed.  This realistic design is an exclusive ©GiveAshare creation – unauthorized use is prohibited.

A Brief History — Boston Celtics Limited Partnership Stock

In 1986, the Boston Celtics became one of the few professional sports franchises to offer a public ownership stake through the Boston Celtics Limited Partnership (BCLP). Rather than a novelty issue, these were real tradable shares — a way for fans and investors alike to own a piece of one of the NBA’s most storied dynasties.

At the time, the move was unusual and captivated the market: the team had already built its legacy with the likes of Russell, Havlicek and Bird, and investors were buying into a franchise synonymous with championship banners, the parquet floor, and the mystique of the Boston Garden. Certificates issued to shareholders captured these elements.

The partnership structure was dissolved in 2002 when the organization was sold and restructured, bringing the stock’s public trading era to a close. That relatively short issuance window is precisely what makes Boston Celtics stock certificates so interesting today: they represent a rare moment when one of the most successful teams in sports history allowed everyday fans to literally become owners — not just in spirit, but on paper.

About Boston Celtics

The Boston Celtics LImited Partnership was publicly traded on the NYSE under ticker BOS from 1986 to 2002 when the team was taken private.

Boston Celtics Stock Certificate

This Boston Celtics replica stock certificate features a classic game-action vignette set on the team’s signature parquet floor — a visual hallmark of the old Boston Garden and one of the most recognizable courts in basketball. Above it sits the iconic leprechaun crest and the bold Boston Celtics Limited Partnership title, all framed by authentic-style green guilloche side panels along with certificate numbers and CUSIP details that mirror the look of the original issue.

Below are some plaque ideas to get your creative juices flowing. You get 3 lines of 35 characters each. Personalized engraved plaques are included with premium frame orders or can be added to paper frame orders.