Former Red Sox general manager Lou Gorman passed away Friday, leaving behind a rich legacy. Under Gorman's guidance, the Red Sox won three American League East titles and came within one strike of winning the 1986 World Series.
Gorman signed, traded for and drafted some of the most beloved Red Sox players in the team's storied history.
Here's a rundown of his key moves.
June 4, 1984: Drafted Jody Reed
Dec. 5, 1984: Acquired Bill Buckner for Dennis Eckersley
Dec. 13, 1985: Acquired Calvin Schiraldi for Bobby Ojeda
June 29, 1986: Acquired Tom Seaver for Steve Lyons
Aug. 19, 1986: Acquired Dave Henderson and Spike Owen for Rey Quiñones
Dec. 8, 1987: Acquired Lee Smith for Calvin Schiraldi and Al Nipper
June 1, 1988: Drafted John Valentin
July 29, 1988: Acquired Mike Boddicker for Curt Schilling and Brady Anderson
Dec. 13, 1988: Acquired Nick Esasky and Rob Murphy for Todd Benzinger and Jeff Sellers
June 5, 1989: Drafted Mo Vaughn and Jeff Bagwell
Nov. 27, 1989: Signed free agent Tony Pena
Dec. 16, 1989: Signed free agent Jeff Reardon
Aug. 30, 1990: Acquired Larry Andersen for Jeff Bagwell
June 3, 1991: Drafted Aaron Sele
Jan. 2, 1992: Signed free agent Frank Viola
Dec. 9, 1992: Signed free agent Andre Dawson
June 3, 1993: Drafted Trot Nixon
