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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 21 (UPI) -- Former Boston Celtics owner Harry Mangurian has died at the age of 82 after a battle with leukemia, a friend announced Tuesday.
Gordon Latz said Mangurian died Sunday at a hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. He was diagnosed with leukemia last winter.
The Boston Globe said Mangurian owned the Celtics from 1979-93 and was responsible for building the Larry Bird-Kevin McHale era that produced an NBA title in 1981.
"Harry was a solid owner," Celtics Vice President Jeff Twiss told the Globe. "With his leadership, guidance, and working with Red Auerbach, he helped raise our franchise up to that championship level."
A memorial service for Mangurian, who was also a successful Florida thoroughbred breeder and a World War II veteran, will be Wednesday in Fort Lauderdale.
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