Lou Gorman Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

BOSTON (AP) - Former Boston Red Sox general manager Lou Gorman has died at 82.

Nephew Tom Dougherty says Gorman died early Friday and was surrounded by family at Massachusetts General Hospital after an illness of almost a year.

Dougherty says that all his uncle wanted was to "make it to opening day." The Red Sox open against the Texas Rangers on Friday afternoon.

Gorman was Boston's general manager from 1984-93, building the team that won the 1986 AL championship. That team was led by Roger Clemens and was one strike from winning the World Series before the New York Mets came back to win Games 6 and 7.

It wasn't until 2004 before the Red Sox finally won it all, ending what had become an 86-year title drought.

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Lou Gorman was my uncle by miltary services ,because he servied with my father;and as you can see I am learning disabled from a coma. And when I came out of the coma I was still having A lot of seizures a day, And uncle Lou would call me on Crismies eve,and tell me I was only on strike 1 and I had 2 more strikes to go,and how he knew it was hard but how I couldn't give up because the game was not over yet. I loved him like my blood,because he was so wonderful as A person;and he was so great...

Heidi Braunlich

June 23, 2020 | Chatemtowenchip, MA | Military

good man i remember when i changed his flat tire when i was younger i kept staring and i asked your lou arnt you he said yes i am and we just started talking baseball i never got to say thanks for those tickets the following spring so i will do it now thanks lou me my fiance her son and my nice really enjoyed our selves may you rest in peace

lloyd sheck

February 01, 2012 | New Bedford, MA

Thank you Mr. Gorman for putting together some great baseball teams for the Red Sox! Rest in Peace

tim keevan

April 13, 2011

Thank you Mr. Gorman for putting together some great baseball teams for the Red Sox! Rest in Peace.

Jim DePasquale

April 07, 2011 | North Providence, RI

I was so saddened to learn of Lou's passing, and I'm very disappointed that I am unable to attend today's funeral mass. I had the great fortune of working with Lou in Seattle and Boston. What a talented, genuinely friendly and kind man! Lou was a key influence in my life -- always supportive and encouraging. I consider myself extremely blessed to call him both a mentor and a friend. He and his family are all in my prayers. God bless!

Leslie Leary

April 07, 2011 | Auburn, NY

Lou was a great bb guy he put together some memorable teams and on a shoesting to boot. some of the best all time great games where under his stewarship thanks Lou. you always made looking forward to the next seson a pleasure

Mike OD

April 06, 2011 | Sarasota, FL

It was a delight to know Mr Gorman, he was so nice and unpretentious, every time he walked into my store and I waited on him while he bought his newspapers he always brightened my day. My deepest condolences to the Gorman family on your loss.
Maria O'Connor
Amesbury MA

Maria O'Connor

April 06, 2011 | Amesbury, MA

A wonderfull man who made be proud to be a lifelong Red Sox fan. Reminded me very much of my own Father. Bob McLean -- Southbury, CT

April 06, 2011

Dear Gorman family,
My heart is with you all at this time. It was a pleasure getting the privledge to spend time with such a generous and loving man such as your "Uncle Buddy". Ginny And MaryLou take care of each other and Dori, Kathy and Karen know you were all more than nieces. Love to all

Jen and Bob Porack

April 05, 2011 | Walpole, MA

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