Luis Clemente Tiant Vega was one of the most colorful players to grace
the annals of baseball history. Born in pre-communist Cuba in 1940, the
son of Cuban pitching great Luis Tiant, Sr., "El Tiante" as he was
known by the Red Sox Nation that came to love him in the 1970s (and
beyond) seemed destined for greatness on the mound. Unlike his father,
who was prevented from having a big league career by segregation, Luis
Tiant, Jr. made it as a big league pitcher, hurling himself to an
All-Star career and a place in the Red Sox Hall of Fame (and the hearts
of all Red Sox fans).
Was inducted to the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame in 1997.
Pitcher with the American League's Cleveland Indians (1964-1969),
Minnesota Twins (1970; 18 games), Boston Red Sox (1971-1978), New York
Yankees (1979-1980), and California Angels (1982; 6 games); and the
National League's Pittsburgh Pirates (1981; 9 games).
Led the American League in shutouts in 1966 (5), 1968 (9), and 1974
(7).
Former Major League Baseball pitcher. He played for the Cleveland
Indians (1964-1969), Minnesota Twins (1970), Boston Red Sox
(1971-1978), New York Yankees (1979-1980), Pittsburgh Pirates (1981), and
California Angels (1982).
Led the American League in earned run average (ERA) in 1968 (1.60) and
1972 (1.91).