Legendary Boston Sportscaster Tom Larson Dies at 84

Known for his 30-year beard pledge until the Bruins won the Stanley Cup, Larson was a beloved figure in Boston sports broadcasting.

Tom Larson, legendary Boston sportscaster, died at 84 due to complications from cancer.
Larson started his career as Channel 38’s public affairs director in 1969 and later became a regular Red Sox and Bruins programming contributor.
In 1981, Larson vowed not to shave his beard until the Bruins won the Stanley Cup again, a pledge that lasted 30 years until the Bruins' next championship in 2011.
Larson was dubbed as the city’s “Best Sportscaster” by Boston Magazine in 1983 and joined NESN in 1986, hosting Red Sox and Bruins programming.
Larson's son, Jeff Larason, confirmed his father's death and shared that his father was not a 'beard guy' until he made the pledge.