Larry Lucchino dead, Former Red Sox executive has died

In a statement shared by the Red Sox, the Lucchino family expressed their sorrow, stating, “We are heartbroken to share that our beloved brother and uncle, Lawrence Lucchino, passed away on April 2 surrounded by his family. The Lucchino family wishes to thank his friends and caregivers who, over the past few months, have surrounded him with love, laughter, and happy memories.”

Lucchino’s contributions extended beyond baseball, as he also served as chairman of the Jimmy Fund, the philanthropic arm of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Additionally, he was a three-time cancer survivor.

Before his tenure with the Red Sox, Lucchino held significant roles in baseball, serving as president of the Baltimore Orioles from 1988 to 1993 and as president and CEO of the San Diego Padres from 1995 to 2001.

Born in Pittsburgh, Lucchino excelled both in academics and athletics. He was an All-City League basketball player and a second baseman on the Pittsburgh city championship baseball team. He graduated with honors from Princeton University and subsequently earned a degree from Yale Law School. During his time at Princeton, he was a member of two Ivy League championship basketball teams. Lucchino was also honored with nine honorary degrees from various universities and institutions.