John W. Henry
American professional sports team owner and executive
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| 2024 | Received the Golden Plate Award from the American Academy of Achievement, presented by Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin. |
| 2024 | Received the Golden Plate Award from the American Academy of Achievement, presented by Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin. |
| April 2021 | Liverpool was announced as a founding member of the European Super League, but quickly backed out after significant backlash. Henry issued an official apology to Liverpool fans. |
| April 2021 | Liverpool was announced as a founding member of the European Super League, but quickly backed out after significant backlash. Henry issued an official apology to Liverpool fans. |
| 2020 | Liverpool won the Premier League title, their first league title in 30 years and first since the Premier League was formed. |
| 2020 | Liverpool won the Premier League title, their first league title in 30 years and first since the Premier League was formed. |
| 2019 | Liverpool reached the Champions League Final for the second consecutive year and won it, beating Tottenham Hotspur 2–0. |
| 2019 | Liverpool reached the Champions League Final for the second consecutive year and won it, beating Tottenham Hotspur 2–0. |
| 2018 | The Boston Red Sox won the World Series, defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers. |
| 2018 | Won fourth World Series championship as principal owner of the Boston Red Sox. |
| 2018 | Liverpool reached the Champions League final for the first time in 11 years under Henry's ownership. |
| 2018 | Won fourth World Series championship as principal owner of the Boston Red Sox. |
| 2018 | Liverpool reached the Champions League final for the first time in 11 years under Henry's ownership. |
| 2018 | The Boston Red Sox won the World Series, defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers. |
| May 2018 | Yawkey Way was officially renamed to Jersey Street. |
| May 2018 | Yawkey Way was officially renamed to Jersey Street. |
| April 2018 | The City of Boston approved the name change of Yawkey Way. |
| April 2018 | The City of Boston approved the name change of Yawkey Way. |
| August 2017 | Henry announced a campaign to change the name of Yawkey Way due to its racist history, acknowledging the Red Sox's past as the last MLB team to integrate. |
| August 2017 | Henry announced a campaign to change the name of Yawkey Way due to its racist history, acknowledging the Red Sox's past as the last MLB team to integrate. |
| October 8 2015 | Henry appointed Jürgen Klopp as the new coach of Liverpool F.C., a move praised by Liverpool supporters. |
| October 8 2015 | Henry appointed Jürgen Klopp as the new coach of Liverpool F.C., a move praised by Liverpool supporters. |
| October 4 2015 | John W. Henry sacked Brendan Rodgers as Liverpool coach due to poor performances. |
| October 4 2015 | John W. Henry sacked Brendan Rodgers as Liverpool coach due to poor performances. |
| 2014 | Henry sold the Worcester Telegram & Gazette to Halifax Media Group after acquiring it in the previous year. |
| 2014 | Henry sold the Worcester Telegram & Gazette to Halifax Media Group after acquiring it in the previous year. |
| 2013 | Won third World Series championship as principal owner of the Boston Red Sox. |
| 2013 | The Boston Red Sox won the World Series, defeating the St. Louis Cardinals again. |
| 2013 | Won third World Series championship as principal owner of the Boston Red Sox. |
| 2013 | The Boston Red Sox won the World Series, defeating the St. Louis Cardinals again. |
| August 3 2013 | John W. Henry agreed to purchase The Boston Globe, The Telegram & Gazette of Worcester, and related New England media properties from The New York Times Company for $70 million in cash. |
| August 3 2013 | John W. Henry agreed to purchase The Boston Globe, The Telegram & Gazette of Worcester, and related New England media properties from The New York Times Company for $70 million in cash. |
| 2012 | Fenway Park celebrated its centennial after Henry's renovation, which included adding seats over the Green Monster, preserving the historic stadium instead of demolishing it. |
| 2012 | Fenway Park celebrated its centennial after Henry's renovation, which included adding seats over the Green Monster, preserving the historic stadium instead of demolishing it. |
| November 9 2012 | JWH announced its decision to stop managing clients' money by the end of the year, with total assets under management dramatically reduced from $2.5 billion in 2006 to less than $100 million. |
| November 9 2012 | JWH announced its decision to stop managing clients' money by the end of the year, with total assets under management dramatically reduced from $2.5 billion in 2006 to less than $100 million. |
| July 2012 | Henry successfully persuaded Brendan Rodgers to become the new coach of Liverpool Football Club. |
| July 2012 | Henry successfully persuaded Brendan Rodgers to become the new coach of Liverpool Football Club. |
| May 2012 | John W. Henry made the controversial decision to fire club icon Kenny Dalglish as coach, citing poor league results. |
| May 2012 | John W. Henry made the controversial decision to fire club icon Kenny Dalglish as coach, citing poor league results. |
| February 26 2012 | Liverpool won the 2012 Football League Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, beating Cardiff City 3–2 on penalties. |
| February 26 2012 | Liverpool won the 2012 Football League Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, beating Cardiff City 3–2 on penalties. |
| 2011 | John W. Henry is portrayed by actor Arliss Howard in the film Moneyball, which depicts his attempt to recruit Billy Beane and the Red Sox's subsequent World Series success. |
| 2011 | John W. Henry is portrayed by actor Arliss Howard in the film Moneyball, which depicts his attempt to recruit Billy Beane and the Red Sox's subsequent World Series success. |
| March 2011 | New England Sports Ventures (NESV) officially changed its name to Fenway Sports Group. |
| March 2011 | New England Sports Ventures (NESV) officially changed its name to Fenway Sports Group. |
| 2010 | Acquired The Boston Globe, expanding his media and business portfolio. |
| 2010 | Acquired The Boston Globe, expanding his media and business portfolio. |
| October 2010 | Fenway Sports Group, led by John W. Henry, took over Liverpool Football Club, replacing previous owners Tom Hicks and George N. Gillett, Jr. |
| October 2010 | Fenway Sports Group, led by John W. Henry, took over Liverpool Football Club, replacing previous owners Tom Hicks and George N. Gillett, Jr. |
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