Former Red Sox Great Luis Tiant Dies at 83

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Former Red Sox Great Luis Tiant Dies at 83

Luis Tiant. PHOTO: Public Domain
Former Major League Baseball pitcher and Red Sox great Luis Tiant passed away on October 7 at the age of 83. 

WBZ-TV confirmed Tiant's death on Tuesday. 

Tiant was born on November 23, 1940, in Marianao, Cuba. He made his Major League debut in 1964 with the Cleveland Indians and went on to have a distinguished career, most notably with the Boston Red Sox.

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He played in the majors for 19 seasons, and in addition to the Indians and Red Sox, he played for the Minnesota Twins, New York Yankees, and California Angels. 

Tiant was a two-time All-Star and led the American League in earned run average in 1968. Tiant is remembered for his contributions to the Red Sox, particularly his performances in the 1975 World Series.

He was also well-known for his love of cigars

Following his retirement from baseball, Tiant remained active in the sport, mentoring young players and participating in community events. He is survived by his family and friends, who will remember him for his dedication to the game and his impact on the baseball community.

This obituary was written in conjunction with ChatGPT.

PHOTO: Public Domain 

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