Cuban-born and charismatic, with a personal tale caught up in politics, he was a dominant hurler with a quirky windup who helped lead the Red Sox to a pennant in 1975.

BOSTON (AP) — Luis Tiant, the charismatic Cuban with a horseshoe mustache and mesmerizing windup who pitched the Red Sox to the brink of a World Series championship and pitched himself to the doorstep of the baseball Hall of Fame, has died. He was 83.

Luis Tiant’s death at age 83 has prompted reflection on his remarkable career and personal journey. The legendary pitcher, known for his quirky windup and charismatic presence, left an indelible mark on Major League Baseball.

There will never be another quite like Luis Clemente Tiant Vega, the legendary Cuban pitcher with the one-of-a-kind windup who thrived when the lights shone brightest. Tiant died on Tuesday at age

In an 18-year career, Luis Tiant won 229 games with six teams, though his greatest success came during eight seasons with the Boston Red Sox

Renowned Cuban baseball player Luis Tiant died Tuesday at his home in Maine, according to the Boston Red Sox. He was 83.

Boston Red Sox legend Luis Tiant, whose Major League Baseball career spanned 19 years, has died at 83 years old.

Boston Red Sox pitching great Luis Tiant, a three-time All-Star and two-time American League ERA leader, has died at age 83.

Luis Tiant, whose twisting windup helped him win 229 games in a 19-year major league career, has died. He was 83.

Former teammates, media members, and others reacted to the death of Red Sox pitching great Luis Tiant Tuesday at 83.