Dick Bresciani facts for kids
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Dick Bresciani
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| Born | January 16, 1938 Hopedale, Massachusetts, U.S.
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| Died | November 29, 2014 (aged 76) Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
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| Occupation | Public relations professional |
Richard L. Bresciani (born January 16, 1938 – died November 29, 2014) was an important person behind the scenes for the Boston Red Sox baseball team. He was born in Hopedale, Massachusetts. He joined the Red Sox in May 1972. He started as an assistant in public relations. This means he helped the team communicate with fans and the media.
Over the years, Dick Bresciani took on bigger roles. By 2003, he became the Vice President of Publications and Archives. This job meant he was in charge of all the Red Sox books, magazines, and historical records. He also looked after the team's former players, known as alumni.
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His Work with the Red Sox
Dick Bresciani helped choose who would receive the annual Tony Conigliaro Award. This award goes to a Major League Baseball player who has overcome a challenge. He also helped select new members for the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame. This Hall of Fame honors important players and staff from the team's history.
In 1999, he was a main organizer for the 1999 Major League Baseball All-Star Game. This big event brings together the best players from both leagues.
Awards and Honors
Dick Bresciani was honored many times for his work. He was on the board of directors for the BoSox Club, which is the official fan club for the Red Sox. He also served on the board for the Cape Cod Baseball League (CCBL). This league is famous for helping young baseball players get ready for professional careers.
He was the first public relations director for the Cape Cod League in 1968. In 2000, he was one of the first people inducted into the Cape Cod Baseball League Hall of Fame.
In 2003, he was inducted into the UMass Athletic Hall of Fame. This honored his contributions to sports at the University of Massachusetts. Later, in 2006, he was inducted into the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame. He was honored for his work behind the scenes, not as a player. He also received an award from the Boston Press Photographers Association in 2007.
Helping the Community
Dick Bresciani was also involved in community work. In 2001, he helped organize a dinner for a group called The New England Sports Lodge of B’nai B’rith. This event honored the Red Sox owner at the time, John L. Harrington. He also helped with the Public Visibility Committee for The United Way of Massachusetts Bay. The United Way is a charity that helps many people.
In 1997, he won the Robert O. Fishel Award. This is a top award for public relations excellence in Major League Baseball. The Cape Cod League also honored him for 30 years of dedicated service. In 1998, he received an "Award of Distinction" for helping young people in the community through baseball.
Early Life and Career
Dick Bresciani went to Hopedale High School and the University of Massachusetts. He studied journalism there. In 1994, he received an award from the university for his professional achievements. He also won several other awards, including the BBWAA "Good Guy" Award in 1987. This award is given to someone who is helpful to sports writers. He also received awards for supporting the Jimmy Fund, a charity that helps children with cancer.
Before joining the Red Sox, Bresciani worked at UMass for 11 years. He helped share sports news there. He also worked for the Cape Cod Baseball League from 1967 to 1971. During this time, he helped the league become officially recognized by the NCAA. This helped the league get money from Major League Baseball. Dick Bresciani passed away in Boston on November 29, 2014, at the age of 76. He died from leukemia.
Recognitions
- Winner of the Robert O. Fishel Award for Public Relations Excellence in MLB (1997)
- Inducted into the UMass Athletic Hall of Fame (2003)
- Inducted into the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame (2006)
- Inducted into the Cape Cod Baseball League Hall of Fame (2001)
- The press box at Fenway Park was officially named the Dick Bresciani "Bresh Box" in 2015, honoring his memory.
