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My Take
Luis Tiant is one of those names that anyone who knows Boston baseball says with real affection. Nineteen seasons in the majors, mostly with Cleveland and the Red Sox, and that famous corkscrew windup where he'd turn his back to the hitter mid-delivery. "El Tiante" wasn't just a great pitcher; he was a personality, and the Red Sox Hall of Fame honor feels earned. What gets me is the Cuban backbone of his story, leaving Havana and building a long career far from home. He passed in October 2024, and I suspect Fenway felt that loss more than most realize.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Luis Tiant
- Name (Japanese)
- ルイス・ティアント
- Reading
- るいす・てぃあんと
- Born
- November 23, 1940 – October 8, 2024
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Dragon
- Origin
- Marianao, Havana Province, Cuba
- Occupation
- baseball player
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Luis Tiant born?
November 23, 1940 – October 8, 2024.
Where is Luis Tiant from?
Luis Tiant is from Marianao, Havana Province, Cuba.
What does Luis Tiant do?
Luis Tiant works as baseball player.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.