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

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.