Larry Lucchino, former principal owner of the Worcester Red Sox, passed away, leading to flags at half-staff at Polar Park on Opening Day. Lucchino was known for his commitment to baseball and his vision for intimate ballparks. He played a significant role in the success of the Red Sox, including breaking the 'curse of the Bambino' in 2004. Lucchino's impact extended beyond baseball, with his dedication to philanthropic causes like Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund Clinic. He was admired for his attention to detail and his transformative vision for the sport. Colleagues and fans remember him as a tough negotiator, astute executive, and a driving force in the baseball world.
One of my conti favorite Larry Lucchino memories was in the early days when between split doubleheader games he would lead a front office contingent cleaning trash and garbage from the stands for 2d game fans.
A moment to Tim & Stacy Wakefield at WooSox Opening Day yesterday ❤️ https://t.co/ekGnMhBPTx
A bit of irony in the fact that KC's ballpark plan died the same day as Ballpark Builder Larry Lucchino. If Larry had been in charge in KC he would have had architects lined up, land purchased, and a 100-page brochure produced before he said one word about it to the public.
Sad News for Red Sox Nation: Former Executive Passes Away at 78 https://t.co/FcdQYXMgBw https://t.co/FvdFoc2Af2
Larry Lucchino is recalled as a tough negotiator, an astute executive, and a man who got things done https://t.co/HcOfC3VY8a
1 Minute Drill: Why Lucchino can be considered best executive in Red Sox history | Click on the image to read the full story https://t.co/tXvNgXF55e
Here’s Trot Nixon throwing the ceremonial 1st pitch @PolarPark Tuesday afternoon at the @woosox #OpeningDay @wbz https://t.co/DCbZjvelNQ
The joys of early April baseball in Worcester. #WooSox #Woof https://t.co/HludksgOkF
Peter Schmuck: Larry Lucchino looms large in the history of Oriole Park https://t.co/nuH9SmCArd
Larry Lucchino remembered for commitment to Dana-Farber, Jimmy Fund Clinic @PaulWBZ https://t.co/u0ncQMAut5
Years ago, asked Larry Lucchino about a controversy of some sort going on with the Sox. "I refute the premise of your question!" he thundered. Where do you go from there? I had no idea. He was smart, funny, irritable and well-meaning all at once. And should be a HOF'er.
Janet Marie Smith on Larry Lucchino: “Larry Lucchino changed the trajectory of Major League Baseball. His vision of an intimate ballpark that would reconnect fans with the game and city centers with the sport ushered in a new era for the game."
At @PolarPark for @WooSox #OpeningDay Great to catch up with old friends @boston25 @ocktalks @VanessaWelch25 @KevinBoston25 @Michael_Pitts25 https://t.co/gJwRnBxfKU
The Red Sox in Lucchino’s tenure played October Baseball seven times in 14 years, famously breaking the “curse of the Bambino” in 2004. https://t.co/prryzSMbFx
A big reason behind Peter Seidler's commitment to maintaining and updating Petco Park was his admiration for Larry Lucchino, a close friend. "He's one of baseball's special visionaries and executives," Seidler said in 2021.
Welcome to Polar Park - home of the @woosox - where the American flag is at half mast after the passing early this morning of Larry Lucchino #OpeningDay @wbz https://t.co/bO8MOUEp2a
In 2015, I shadowed Lucchino on a walk-through of Fenway prior to the home opener - as he obsessively sought out trash in hopes of making the park perfect for the start of another year. His concern for the most minute details was exacting and remarkable. https://t.co/I0BkWwgm76
The flags are at half-staff at @PolarPark this morning. It's opening day in #Worcester for the @WooSox Larry Lucchino was the team's principal owner. https://t.co/sSqh5GlPjz https://t.co/YnYa6WOewH