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Larry Lucchino

Lawrence Michael "Larry" Lucchino (born September 7, 1945, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, died April 2, 2024) was a prominent figure in American professional sports management. He was best known for his involvement in the ownership and management of several Major League Baseball (MLB) teams.

• Early Career and Education: Lucchino graduated from Princeton University and Yale Law School. He began his career in law before transitioning into sports administration.

• Baltimore Orioles: He started his MLB journey with the Baltimore%20Orioles, where he served as Vice President/General Counsel during a successful period for the franchise.

• San Diego Padres: Lucchino later became president and CEO of the San%20Diego%20Padres. He was instrumental in the development and construction of Petco Park, the Padres' ballpark.

• Boston Red Sox: His most notable tenure was with the Boston%20Red%20Sox, where he served as president and CEO from 2002 to 2015. He played a key role in breaking the "Curse of the Bambino" with the Red Sox's World Series victories in 2004, 2007, and 2013. During his time, he also oversaw significant renovations and improvements to Fenway Park.

• Pawtucket Red Sox: After leaving the Red Sox, Lucchino became chairman of the Pawtucket%20Red%20Sox, the Red Sox's Triple-A affiliate, working to relocate the team to Worcester, Massachusetts, where they became the Worcester Red Sox ("WooSox").

• Legacy: Lucchino was recognized for his business acumen, his strategic thinking, and his passion for baseball. He had a significant impact on the teams he managed and on the sport as a whole. He was known for his aggressive, sometimes confrontational, management style.