Larry Lucchino, Visionary Baseball Executive, Dies at 78

Lucchino's leadership transformed the Red Sox and revolutionized ballpark design, leaving a lasting legacy in baseball.

Larry Lucchino, a transformative baseball executive and former president of the Boston Red Sox, has passed away at the age of 78.
Lucchino was instrumental in ending the Red Sox's 86-year World Series drought, contributing to three championship wins.
He played a key role in the construction of iconic ballparks, including Baltimore’s Oriole Park at Camden Yards, and led renovations to preserve Fenway Park.
Lucchino's legacy extends beyond the field, with contributions to baseball's financial structure, league realignment, and international growth.
His career also included a tenure as an investigator for the House Judiciary Committee during the Watergate scandal and significant involvement in community and charity work.