Luis Tiant, a Cuban-born right-hander, dies at 83, remembered not only for his impressive baseball career but also for his charismatic personality and poignant personal story.
Over 19 big-league seasons, Tiant won 229 games, notably leading the Boston Red Sox to a World Series, becoming one of the team's most adored players.
His unique pitching style and appearance, including his Fu Manchu mustache and memorable windup, made him one of baseball's great showmen, entertaining fans throughout his career.
Tiant's career was marked by a serious shoulder injury, yet he still achieved remarkable feats, including four seasons with 20 or more wins and 49 shutouts.
Collection
[
|
...
]