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Red Sox Legend Luis 'El Tiante' Tiant Dies at 83 with 229 Wins

Oct 8, 2024, 03:06 PM

Luis Tiant, the legendary Boston Red Sox pitcher, has died at the age of 83. Tiant, affectionately known as 'El Tiante,' had a Major League Baseball career spanning 19 seasons, during which he became a beloved figure in Boston and a prominent Latino sports superstar. Known for his unique pitching style, Tiant made three All-Star teams and won 20 or more games in four different seasons. He also won two ERA titles, one in 1968 for Cleveland and another in 1972 for Boston. Tiant's career included 229 wins and 49 shutouts. He was a fixture at Fenway Park and Fort Myers well beyond his playing days, and his impact on the game and its fans was profound. Tiant was remembered as a humble and funny individual. The Red Sox organization expressed deep sadness over his passing and extended condolences to his family.