Red Sox Hall of Fame, Luis Tiant Shared 63 Years of Marriage With His Wife And Mother Of His Four Children, Maria Tiant

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Cuban Major League Baseball player Luis Tiant was married to his wife, Maria Tiant, for 63 years. Together, they raised four children, building a life filled with love and family.

Luis Tiant, a leading figure in the American League, earned induction into both the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame and the Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum Hall of Fame.

Luis Tiant met his wife, Maria in 1961 where she was playing for her office softball team and the two soon became romantically involved.

After a brief courtship, the couple tied the knot in August, 1961 and made their home in Southborough, Massachusetts.

The couple has four children—Luis Jr., Isabel, Daniel Tiant, and John Papile—and are proud grandparents to several grandchildren.

Luis Sadly Passed Away At The Age Of 83 Leaving Behind His Wife And Children

Luis Tiant and Maria Tiant celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary in August 2023, honoring their enduring marriage.

The couple has consistently shared their love and commitment through heartfelt posts online.

On their 56th anniversary, Luis shared a beautiful picture with his wife, celebrating their wedding milestone and expressing his love for her.

The couple endured the test of time with their love for over six decades, creating a very happy family together.

However, Luis has tragically passed away on October 9, 2024 at the age of 83 leaving behind a remarkable legacy in baseball.

The Red Sox Hall of Fame player is survived by his wife, Maria, his four children and several grandchildren.

Our deepest condolences go out to his friends, family, and loved ones during this difficult time.

Lius Shared A Deep Bond With His Family And Was A Proud Grandparent to His Grandchildren

The legendary baseball player was a family-oriented person who shared a strong bond with his children and wife.

Lius’s son, Daniel Tiant is currently the founder and CEO of Aventus Sports Management, a sports consultation and representation agency.

Daniel appeared to be particularly close to his father, frequently dedicating heartfelt posts on social media in his honor.

Although Luis was in the spotlight throughout his life, his children have remained private about their personal lives.

As a result, there is limited public information available about his other children, aside from Daniel.

Additionally, the Red Sox player was a proud grandfather to his granddaughter, who plays softball wearing the same jersey number as him.

Lius even shared on his Twitter that he was proud of her granddaughter, Gia Tiant saying:

Proud of my granddaughter playing softball and carrying the Tiant Tradition wearing #23 who wears it better? I give that one to her

Moreover, the Tiant family is close-knit, valuing their relationships and providing support to one another throughout their lives.

In Case You Didn’t Know

  • The National Baseball Hall of Fame inducted Luis Tiant and recognized him through the Hall of Fame’s Golden Era Committee from 1988 to 2002.
  • The baseball player finished his playing career with the California Angels in 1982 for the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League.
  • At the young age of 16, Tiant earned a spot on the Cuban Juvenile League All-Star team in 1957, launching his career in baseball.
Mahima Rai
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Mahima is an inquisitive soul with a passion for books, music and movies- especially when it comes to overanalyzing them. An avid learner who likes learning anything and everything, with a slightly competitive streak, Mahima values meaningful conversations and finds joy in life's little quirks.

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