Barry Maranta (born 18 December 1934),[1] is an Australian businessman and co-founder of the Brisbane Broncos rugby league team.
This would ultimately have long-ranging effects as the State of Origin series phenomenon took off, becoming one of Australia's biggest sporting events.
By 1984, Maranta had been active in property development in Queensland for over fifteen years and was closely associated in business with former test cricketer and prominent Brisbane businessman, Greg Chappell.
He was one of the principal owners of International Sports Management who had contributed to the advent of rugby league's State of Origin concept.
In 1986, Maranta joined Paul Morgan, Gary Balkin and Steve Williams to form the Brisbane club.