Geoff Brown has put his controlling shares in St Johnstone up for sale.
The news was announced in the same week as his son Steve confirmed he would be stepping down as chairman at the end of the season.
The Perth club has been under the family’s stewardship for nearly 40 years, in which time three trophies have been won.
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