WooSox Honor Larry Lucchino’s Legacy During Home Opener

WORCESTER, Mass. — Larry Lucchino worked at the core of the transition of the Boston Red Sox Triple-A affiliate moving from Pawtucket, Rhode Island to Worcester before the 2021 season.

Lucchino died on Tuesday at the age of 78, just hours before the WooSox got set to host the Buffalo Bisons in their home opener.

Worcester honored Lucchino’s life and legacy with a moment of silence prior to first pitch on Tuesday.

The WooSox honored Larry Lucchino with a moment of silence at the home opener at Polar Park.

Lucchino passed away this morning at the age of 78. pic.twitter.com/8J5gzUgBaf

— Tim Crowley (@tcrowley37) April 2, 2024

WooSox players are also wearing patches with Lucchio’s “LL” initials on their uniforms at Polar Park.

Lucchino joined the Red Sox organization in 2002 as a part of an integral ownership group with John Henry and Tom Werner. The Red Sox, under that group, have won four World Series championships dating back to 2004, which will be celebrated during the season for its 20th anniversary.

Lucchino’s impact spread around the sport with notable tenures with the Red Sox, the Baltimore Orioles and the San Diego Padres.