Luis Tiant

[doug.goodman]

In honor of the death of Luis Tiant, here is his complete game 11k shutout MLB debut game.

[Greenmonster]

By far my favorite Red Sox pitcher. Loved to watch Looooie spin and twirl on the mound. It was especially entertaining when he'd face Reggie and watch Reggie screw himself into the ground on a El Tiante curve ball.

[ALR-bishop]

Topps 1964 Rookie Banquet Program card. Late addition, page 34A

[z28jd]

The first time I went to Fenway Park was for the third game of the 2005 ALDS. Wasn't a fan of either team, but it was just cool to see a playoff game at Fenway. Anyway, before I went inside, I saw people lined up at a table and Luis Tiant was signing for free. I got him to sign my ticket stub for the game. Being a Pirates fan, he had a little added interest beyond just being Luis Tiant. His 1982 Topps card is one of my favorites.

[talkinbaseball]

"El Tiante"
RIP,
His Dad was also a great pitcher.
John

[Fred]

We always hate to see these posts.

He was definitely a reason I really began liking baseball more and more when I was younger. That windup was great!

Really great career. I always thought he was borderline HOF and he would have been a better representative for the HOF than some of the pitchers put in by the veterans committee in the 50s-70s.

RIP El Tiante!

[bmattioli]

I can still remember the 1975 Playoff vs the A's game 1.. Masterful..

[BabyRuth]

I grew up in Mass. and was 10 in 1975 and was a huge Luis Tiant fan - He will be missed - RIP El Tiante

[familytoad]

Back in the day (I grew up in Vermont) every pitcher wanted to throw like Luis Tiant and every batter wanted to stand at the plate like Yaz!

(I still bat left-handed and hold my hands high like Yaz).
I never could figure out how to consistently find the target as a pitcher who turned to 2nd base before throwing. Luis has a special place in the nostalgia department for me.
His 1974 card with the huge Fu Manchu mustache is an all time great.

Rest in peace Looie!!
Another hero passes 😞

[daves_resale_shop]

My dad was a big El Tiante fan. A few years back I came across a copy of a program and ticket from his debut (w) he was kind enough to sign and inscribe both and told my friend who got the autos for me that it was the first time he had seen a copy…

It made for a wonderful story and a great birthday gift!!!

Thank you Luis!

[roarfrom34]

About 25 years ago or so I read that Tiant was coaching at a college & I mailed him a copy of his autobiography to sign which he promptly did and return

[TUM301]

Being a lifelong New Englander and of course a part of Sox Nation been to 100’s of games at Fenway. One of the best memories took place mid-late 70’s. Tiant senior, hell of a pitcher himself, was finally able to come to the U S from Cuba to see his son Luis pitch. Tiant senior takes the mound to throw ceremonial 1’st pitch, he’s probably 70’ish. The best part Dad winds up does a full spin facing dead center field whirls and fires a beautiful strike. Dead on impersonation, like father like son. RIP Sir, great pitcher especially in Big Games and just as important great ambassador for the sport.

[smellthegum]

Tiant pitched the first MLB game I ever attended, against Milwaukee, at Fenway. I was 9 years old. I have always remembered that Rico Petrocelli hit a grand slam and the Sox won 9-0 but I had to look up the box score to see how Tiant fared: complete game shutout with 8 hits, 10 Ks, and no walks. The 10th of his 22 wins in 1974.

Thanks for the memory Luis! RIP.

[Cubanball]

I was saddened to learn of the passing of one of the greatest Cuban born baseball players and a great human being. I had the pleasure to meet Luis at a local grocery store in Miami. He was going to be signing for free. I got there early and ran into him in the grocery aisle. He was looking to buy a coffee maker. We broke into a conversation about which maker made the best Cuban coffee. I found him to be a soft spoken, friendly and gentle person. He signed a few items I had brought right then and there. He had been one of my first baseball heroes since I saw him pitching for the Red Sox in the 1975 World Series.

[Northviewcats]

One of the most touching scenes is baseball was when Luis Tiant Sr. was allowed to leave Cuba to see his son pitch.

[GRock]

RIP to one of the most memorable pitchers ever.

[Peter_Spaeth]

https://www.lavidabaseball.com/luis-tiant-fathers-day/

[junkinkelsey21]

May his sole rest in peace

[Beercan collector]

Originally Posted by junkinkelsey21

May his sole rest in peace

Not very often do you see a spam scammer do an edit ,
Might have to try again there spammy -“sole” ?

[gunboat82]

Originally Posted by Beercan collector

Not very often do you see a spam scammer do an edit ,
Might have to try again there spammy -“sole” ?

Go easy on him. He's just trying to help out his stepdad ("Mr. Dykquan Wiltse"), who has everything on your wantlist in good condition.

[sports-cards-forever]

Of course, now they put him up for the hall of fame...lol..One of the best during this era.

[Harliduck]

As a kid of the late 70's early 80's...all my little league buddies would pre-swing our bats like Willie Stargell, and show our backs in our wind ups as we pitched. He was iconic to me and my ball playing buddies. RIP