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VisitWhat will be the next major tribute to Luis Tiant by the Boston Red Sox by the end of the 2025 MLB season?
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Official announcements from the Boston Red Sox
Boston Red Sox Legend 'El Tiante' Luis Tiant Dies at 83
Oct 8, 2024, 03:51 PM
Luis Tiant, the legendary Boston Red Sox pitcher, has died at the age of 83. Known for his charismatic personality and unique pitching style, Tiant's Major League Baseball career spanned 19 years, during which he made three All-Star teams and won 20 or more games four times. Tiant also won two ERA titles in the American League, one in 1968 for Cleveland and another in 1972 for Boston. He accumulated 229 wins and 49 shutouts over his career. Tiant was a beloved figure in Boston, becoming the city's first Latino sports superstar and a fixture at Fenway Park. Known affectionately as "El Tiante," his contributions to the game and his memorable windup made him a fan favorite and a respected figure in the baseball community. The Red Sox and the broader baseball community have expressed their condolences to his family.
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