The title of his new book describes just how close the Red Sox came to winning the World Series in 1986. Lou Gorman, who recently released "One Pitch from Glory: A Decade of Running the Red Sox," was the Red Sox GM from 1984-1993, and presided over the team that came within one strike of winning it all. (By Jon Goode, Boston.com)
Is there a former Boston sports star you'd like us to spotlight in our "Catching Up With" series? If so, let us know.
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Jim Lonborg enjoyed sevens seasons (1965-71) with the Sox, and is most noted for his magical 1967 season. That year, Lonborg won the Cy Young by posting a 22-9 record and a 3.16 ERA, leading the Impossible Dream Sox to the American League pennant and their first trip to the World Series since 1946. (By Job Goode, Boston.com)
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Wade Boggs was not the only Boston Red Sox third baseman to win a batting title in the 1980s. Carney Lansford may have only played two seasons with the Red Sox (1981-82), but he made the most of them, winning the 1981 American League batting title with a career-high .336 average. (By Jon Goode, Boston.com)
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CATCHING UP WITH: John Havlicek
(Boston Celtics guard, 1962-1978)
CATCHING UP WITH: Kevin Romine
(Boston Red Sox outfielder, 1985-1991)
CATCHING UP WITH: Mike Torrez
(Boston Red Sox pitcher, 1978-1982)
CATCHING UP WITH: John McNamara
(Boston Red Sox manager, 1985-1988)
CATCHING UP WITH: Joe Kleine
(Boston Celtics, 1988-1993)
CATCHING UP WITH: Ed MacAuley
(Boston Celtics, 1950-1956)
CATCHING UP WITH: John Bagley
(Boston Celtics guard, 1989-1993)
CATCHING UP WITH: Gilles Gilbert
(Boston Bruins goaltender, 1972 - 1980)
CATCHING UP WITH: Gene Conley
(Boston Celtics, 1958-1961)
CATCHING UP WITH: Tommy Hodson
(Patriots quarterback, 1990-92)
CATCHING UP WITH: Ed Pinckney
(Celtics forward, 1988-94)
CATCHING UP WITH: Pete Cronan
(Boston College DT/LB 1973-76, NFL 1977-85)
CATCHING UP WITH: Mike Haynes
(Patriots defensive back, 1976-83)
CATCHING UP WITH: Reggie Smith
(Red Sox outfielder, 1963-73)
CATCHING UP WITH : Bill Lee
(Red Sox pitcher, 1969-1978)
CATCHING UP WITH : Tim Naehring
(Red Sox infielder, 1990-97)
CATCHING UP WITH : Tom Yewcic
(Patriots punter 1961-66)
CATCHING UP WITH: Hugh Millen
(Patriots quaterback, 1991-92)
CATCHING UP WITH: Fred Lynn
(Red Sox centerfielder, 1975-1981)
CATCHING UP WITH : Luis Alicea
(Red Sox second-baseman, 1995)
CATCHING UP WITH: Johnny Pesky
(Red Sox shortstop, 1942-1952)
CATCHING UP WITH: John Thomas
(BU; 1960 and 1964 Olympic team)
CATCHING UP WITH: Joe Morgan
(Red Sox manager, 1988-1991)
CATCHING UP WITH: Lee Smith
(Red Sox closer, 1988-90)
CATCHING UP WITH: Jody Reed
(Red Sox 2B, 1987-92)
CATCHING UP WITH: Spike Owen
(Red Sox SS, 1986-88)
CATCHING UP WITH: Curt Gowdy
(Red Sox broadcaster, 1951-65)
CATCHING UP WITH: Bob Stanley
(Red Sox pitcher, 1977-89)
CATCHING UP WITH: Kevin Gamble
(Celtics shooting guard, 1988-94)
CATCHING UP WITH: Roland James
(Patriots defensive back, 1980-90)
CATCHING UP WITH : Mosi Tatupu
(Patriots fullback, special teams)
CATCHING UP WITH: Andy Moog
(Bruins goalie, 1988-93)
CATCHING UP WITH: Dave Silk
(1980 US Olympic team; Bruins, 1983-85; Boston U., 1976-79)
CATCHING UP WITH: Brian Lawton
(Rhode Island native, picked first in the 1983 NHL draft)
CATCHING UP WITH: Bill Cleary
(1956,1960 US Olympic team; Harvard, 1952-56)
CATCHING UP WITH: Dan Ross
(Northeastern tight end, 1975-78)
