The Boston Red Sox team, fan base and community lost a pillar of their organization earlier this week with the passing of former Red Sox pitcher Luis Tiant.
Tiant pitched in the MLB for 19 seasons, earning three All-Star nominations and leading the American League in ERA twice in his career.
El Tiante spent eight seasons with the Red Sox as a player and was around even longer as a coach and instructor. Living in New England, he could often be seen at Fenway Park, connecting himself with the fan base even more.
After news of his passing, a number of former Red Sox took to social media and spoke on television about Tiant, the player and person.
David Ortiz
RIP Luis Tiant. 🙏
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 8, 2024
Our crew remembers the great MLB pitcher. pic.twitter.com/If3Bo22rVP
Kevin Youkilis
Tough day to hear of Luis Tiant passing away. A former player we loved coming into the clubhouse. Always joking around with that infectious laugh and saying "Man you a sick puppy!" Forever grateful for the time shared with a legend. May his memory be a blessing!
— Kevin Youkilis (@GreekGodOfHops) October 8, 2024
RIP El Tiante🙏 pic.twitter.com/WFCjqSU3u6
Fred Lynn
Today is a very sad day. My friend and teammate , Luis Tiant, passed away. A Big game pitcher, a funny genuine guy who loved his family and baseball. I miss him already….RIP my friend. pic.twitter.com/9jFODk2Che
— Fred Lynn (@19fredlynn) October 8, 2024
Don Orsillo
Saddened to learn of the passing of the great Luis Tiant. He started in my 1st @MLB game that I went to June 24, 1978 and later became one of my favorite people on the planet and friend. I will always remember our cruises. #RIPElTiante @RedSox pic.twitter.com/DoQUR8m5wo
— Don Orsillo (@DonOrsillo) October 8, 2024
Tom Caron
One of the great privileges of this job is getting to meet your childhood idols. Luis lived up to the myth. An incredibly courageous man who fought to build a Hall of Fame-worthy career. Always a delight to spend time with him. We will miss him dearly. #RIP #ElTiante pic.twitter.com/9QMrYVMzzY
— Tom Caron (@TomCaron) October 8, 2024
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