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Former Red Sox Star Mike Greenwell Dies at 62

10/12/2025

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Mike Greenwell, a former Boston Red Sox outfielder, died at 62 after battling thyroid cancer.
He played 12 seasons with the Red Sox, earning All-Star honors and a Silver Slugger Award.
He later served as a Lee County Commissioner, appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis.
Colleagues and family remembered him as a devoted leader in Lee County.
Greenwell's son paid tribute on social media, highlighting his father's legacy.

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Mike Greenwell, a former Boston Red Sox outfielder, died at 62 after battling thyroid cancer.
He played 12 seasons with the Red Sox, earning All-Star honors and a Silver Slugger Award.
He later served as a Lee County Commissioner, appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis.
Colleagues and family remembered him as a devoted leader in Lee County.
Greenwell's son paid tribute on social media, highlighting his father's legacy.