Over 200 lots of sports memorabilia from the historic personal collection of Larry Lucchino (1945-2024), baseball trailblazer and former President and CEO of the Boston Red Sox and caring philanthropist, will be offered online at Bonhams Skinner from November 23 – December 4.
“My brother, Larry, embodied the spirit of generosity. In his honor, The Lucchino Family Foundation was established to continue his legacy of giving. I am proud to say that all proceeds from this auction will benefit The Lucchino Family Foundation, ensuring that his commitment to supporting worthy charities throughout New England lives on,” said the Honorable Frank J. Lucchino.
Recognized as one of the most accomplished executives in Major League Baseball history, Lucchino’s illustrious tenure with the Red Sox from 2002 to 2015 included three World Series championships, seven post-season appearances, and the record for consecutive MLB sellouts with 820 games, as well as dramatic enhancements to the legendary Fenway Park over the course of a dozen years.
Alongside Red Sox principal owner, John Henry, and Chairman Tom Werner, and the Boston Red Sox’s partners, Lucchino helped establish the Red Sox Foundation, the team’s official charity, which has raised and reinvested over $120 million into New England communities through various initiatives and grant programs.
In collaboration with the Jimmy Fund, chaired by Lucchino for the last eight years, the Red Sox Foundation has helped raise over $167 million for cancer treatment and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
