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.

There will never be another quite like Luis Clemente Tiant Vega, the legendary Cuban pitcher with the one-of-a-kind windup who thrived when the lights shone brightest. Tiant died on Tuesday at age 83,

In Boston, we remember his Red Sox career from 1971-78. Specifically, the 1975 season when Tiant had 18 wins and 18 complete games. The Red Sox took the Big Red Machine -- the Cincinnati Reds -- to a seventh and deciding game in one of the greatest World Series ever.