Larry Lucchino, the former Red Sox executive who helped lead the club to one of its most successful stretches in team history, died Tuesday morning. He was 78.
Red Sox CEO Sam Kennedy, looks over at Larry Lucchino and David Ortiz before Lucchino threw out the first pitch before the MLB game against the Houston Astros at Fenway Park on Tuesday in Boston , MA. August 29, 2023Larry Lucchino, the former Red Sox executive who helped lead the club to three World Series championships during his tenure, died Tuesday morning. He was 78.
“We are heartbroken to share that our beloved brother and uncle, Lawrence Lucchino, passed away on April 2 surrounded by his family,” his family said in a statement released by the Red Sox. “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.”
“Larry’s career unfolded like a playbook of triumphs, marked by transformative moments that reshaped ballpark design, enhanced the fan experience, and engineered the ideal conditions for championships wherever his path led him, and especially in Boston,” said Red Sox Principal Owner John Henry. “Yet, perhaps his most enduring legacy lies in the remarkable people he helped assemble at the Red Sox, all of whom are a testament to his training, wisdom, and mentorship.
In addition to his accomplishments in the baseball world, Lucchino was also an active philanthropist. He created the Red Sox Foundation as well as its counterparts in Baltimore and San Diego, and also served as Chairman of the Jimmy Fund, helping establish the club’s highly successful WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon.
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