RIP Larry Lucchino. He was a huge reason that Red Sox fans expected to win championships. He cared so much about the success of the team and the ballpark experience. Really felt like one of us in the front office.
Former Boston Red Sox executive Larry Lucchino has passed away at the age of 78, as confirmed by the team on Tuesday.
Lucchino served as the president and CEO of the Red Sox for 14 years, from 2002 to 2015, overseeing a period marked by the team’s success with three World Series victories. He played a pivotal role in assembling the ownership group led by John Henry and Tom Werner, which acquired the team in 2001. Most recently, he held the position of chairman and principal owner of the Worcester Red Sox.
In a statement shared by the Red Sox, the Lucchino family expressed their sorrow, stating, “We are heartbroken to share that our beloved brother and uncle, Lawrence Lucchino, passed away on April 2 surrounded by his family. The Lucchino family wishes to thank his friends and caregivers who, over the past few months, have surrounded him with love, laughter, and happy memories.”
Lucchino’s contributions extended beyond baseball, as he also served as chairman of the Jimmy Fund, the philanthropic arm of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Additionally, he was a three-time cancer survivor.
Before his tenure with the Red Sox, Lucchino held significant roles in baseball, serving as president of the Baltimore Orioles from 1988 to 1993 and as president and CEO of the San Diego Padres from 1995 to 2001.
Born in Pittsburgh, Lucchino excelled both in academics and athletics. He was an All-City League basketball player and a second baseman on the Pittsburgh city championship baseball team. He graduated with honors from Princeton University and subsequently earned a degree from Yale Law School. During his time at Princeton, he was a member of two Ivy League championship basketball teams. Lucchino was also honored with nine honorary degrees from various universities and institutions.
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