Red Sox Hall of Famer Mike Greenwell dies after cancer battle

awz50 · 10-09-2025, 01:30 PM

Well that's surely a bummer. RIP to a Red Sox great

https://www.wcvb.com/article/mike-gr...d-sox/68989744

Fenway55 · 10-09-2025, 01:48 PM

One last headfirst dive into 1st base in Mike's honor.

ThoseBackPages · 10-09-2025, 01:50 PM

damn.

JohnnyHatesJazz · 10-09-2025, 01:57 PM

RIP Gator.

Mike was a fan favorite all throughout his career with the Red Sox.

no10pin · 10-09-2025, 02:02 PM

Damn, tough to hear. I had a stash of Greenwell RCs when I was a kid, I thought he was a surefire HOFer at one point.

Rest in peace Mike

NYRE2PECT · 10-09-2025, 02:06 PM

Greenie!

Oh man.

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Big35Hurt · 10-09-2025, 02:06 PM

Ugh....I didn't know he was battling cancer. RIP Mike

gododgersfan · 10-09-2025, 02:32 PM

RIP, Mike. 62 is too young.

jlzinck · 10-09-2025, 02:47 PM

That sucks

hermanotarjeta · 10-09-2025, 02:48 PM

Dang, I loved his 1987 donruss rookie.

JRX · 10-09-2025, 02:48 PM

Sad, rip

BostonNut · 10-09-2025, 03:32 PM

Aw man, didn’t know he was ill.

seanbros55 · 10-09-2025, 03:55 PM

RIP Gator. Everyone wanted to be him in my 3rd grade class!

hammertime · 10-09-2025, 04:06 PM

Oh man RIP. I remember going on vacation with my parents when I was a kid and there randomly happened to be a card show going on at the hotel while we were there. Which was like something I would dream about happening. Anyway my dad was big on Greenwell and convinced me to buy his '87 Topps RC. I'll always associate him with that fantastic memory.

21Pittsburgh58 · 10-09-2025, 05:19 PM

RIP Mike

One of the very few Red Sox I was a big fan of

REGGIE206 · 10-09-2025, 05:28 PM

RIP, Mike Greenwell! Back in the late 80’s, I would get excited pulling his cards. He was definitely a solid player back then. Sad to hear he passed away so young.

thewild3 · 10-09-2025, 06:44 PM

Surprised to see he doesn't have that many certified autograph cards out there.

MotorboatJones · 10-09-2025, 07:23 PM

Loved Gator

coltsnsox07 · 10-09-2025, 07:24 PM

Dangit, seems like the 3rd or 4th Sox who died in his 50's/60's just these last couple years.

IndySportsCards · 10-09-2025, 07:27 PM

Gator was the best! And I HATE the Red Sox! RIP Mike.

njsportscardguy · 10-09-2025, 09:22 PM

Rest In Peace.

Here's a fond recollection I have about Mike Greenwell, which some others here might recollect, too!. In '88 (might've been '89?), there was a write-up in one of the monthly sports card publications (definitely wasn't Beckett, and I'm almost certain that it was SCD). The article pertained to; of all things, a production/packaging,..."issue", surrounding a particular box of 1987 Donruss which someone had opened. The box-in-question was removed from a fresh case from the individuals LCS, and the..."curiosity" with his particular box; each & every single card....was of MIKE GREENWELL! Thirty-six packs,...fifteen cards per pack, equals FIVE HUNDRED AND FOURTY, Mike Greenwell RC's!

The primary talking-point of the article raised the question as to whether this could have been a genuine,..."oops" at the factory/during the pack-out process, OR,...if perhaps there was some nefarious intentions....behind the scenes, and that the box wound up being..."lost" or unaccounted for, in a chain of custody? Now, understandably, most....noobs, to the hobby, and/or...the young bucks, (respectfully) might not even know who Mike Greenwell is, let alone; what the (other than the obvious) significance of finding 540 of his 1987 Donruss rookie card might be. Well, considering that in 1988, a single, '87 Donruss Mike Greenwell RC had a high value, CCP (Current Card Prices) price of $3.00, on average,...applying the math, you'd arrive at a whopping grand total of of $1,620,....from an $18-20 box!

Adjusting for inflation, that'd be nearly $4,500, in 2025 bucks!!

Nevertheless, again; RIP Mike Greenwell.

PuddleMonkey · 10-09-2025, 09:28 PM

Greenwell might be the first guy I 'prospected' on. Him and then I jumped on the Ellis Burks train the following year.

Retired hobbist · 10-09-2025, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hermanotarjeta

Dang, I loved his 1987 donruss rookie.

Have this rookie he was a hot rookie for a few years but injuries cost him quality years on the back end of his career.

Similar to other posters I forgot he had a cancer diagnosis. First it's Ryno now Gator seeing baseball headlines feels like the obituary columns, thoughts prayers and condolences to his family and close friends...

Skipscards · 10-10-2025, 09:24 PM

The 4th in a long line of great Red Sox Left Fielders. From Ted Williams to Carl Yastrzemski to Jim Rice to Mike Greenwell. He may not have made the Hall of Fame because of injuries, but he made his mark and was a worthy successor to the LF legacy started by Teddy Ballgame.

Still holds the all-time record for most RBIs in a game where a player drives in all of their team’s runs with 9.

God Bless Mike Greenwell.

SaveMeTheGum · 10-11-2025, 08:06 AM

Career .303 hitter (or 120 wRC+ for the nerds). Glad he never played anywhere else! RIP Gator. No one swung at the first pitch every single at-bat like him!

10-09-2025, 01:30 PM	#1
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10-09-2025, 01:50 PM	#3
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10-09-2025, 01:57 PM	#4
JohnnyHatesJazz Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Posts: 7,447	RIP Gator. Mike was a fan favorite all throughout his career with the Red Sox. __________________ "If you can't handle the Patriots dynastic resurgence, call 1-800-YOU-LOSE and I will be more than happy to help you free of charge. Because I'm a NICE GUY." *Captain Of The Mayeflower*

10-09-2025, 02:02 PM	#5
no10pin Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 16,907 no10pin no10pin	Damn, tough to hear. I had a stash of Greenwell RCs when I was a kid, I thought he was a surefire HOFer at one point. Rest in peace Mike __________________ Always looking for more George Brett stuff. Need more rookies, low numbered inserts/parallels and on-card autos (no Panini).

10-09-2025, 02:06 PM	#6
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10-09-2025, 01:48 PM	#2
Fenway55 Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 7,010	One last headfirst dive into 1st base in Mike's honor.

10-09-2025, 02:06 PM	#7
Big35Hurt Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 9,654	Ugh....I didn't know he was battling cancer. RIP Mike

10-09-2025, 02:32 PM	#8
gododgersfan Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 457 goarmynco	RIP, Mike. 62 is too young.

10-09-2025, 02:47 PM	#9
jlzinck Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cape Cod, MA Posts: 36,099 jlzinck jl_zinck	That sucks __________________ https://www.youtube.com/user/jonzinck

10-09-2025, 02:48 PM	#10
hermanotarjeta Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 22,195	Dang, I loved his 1987 donruss rookie.

10-09-2025, 02:48 PM	#11
JRX Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 15,954	Sad, rip

10-09-2025, 03:32 PM	#12
BostonNut Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 61,800	Aw man, didn’t know he was ill. __________________ "It's true that whenever rectal issues come to mind thoughts of you aren't far behind" - HairySas September 4, 2025 "GD it. I am a doofus." - majestik101 October 16, 2025 “This is the baseball section, NN ” - Bosoxfan5990 November 25, 2025

10-09-2025, 03:55 PM	#13
seanbros55 Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: From the 508 to the 707 Posts: 5,407	RIP Gator. Everyone wanted to be him in my 3rd grade class!

10-09-2025, 04:06 PM	#14
hammertime Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: OH->MI->MD->VA Posts: 6,916	Oh man RIP. I remember going on vacation with my parents when I was a kid and there randomly happened to be a card show going on at the hotel while we were there. Which was like something I would dream about happening. Anyway my dad was big on Greenwell and convinced me to buy his '87 Topps RC. I'll always associate him with that fantastic memory. __________________ Collecting foci: E98 master set, HOF rookie autos, Reds HOF autos, All-time top southpaws (Plank, Waddell, Grove, Hubbell, Spahn, Ford, Koufax, Carlton, Johnson, Kershaw), Ohtani

10-09-2025, 05:19 PM	#15
21Pittsburgh58 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Luke AFB, AZ Posts: 5,201 JackLambertHOF	RIP Mike One of the very few Red Sox I was a big fan of __________________ 21-Roberto Clemente 58-Jack Lambert Liverpool FC - You'll Never Walk Alone! Carl Sagan: Pale Blue Dot. YouTube this and get over yourself Russ Westbrook, Trout, Shohei, Acuna, Charles LeClerc, Nick Kurtz, Sydney Sweeney

10-09-2025, 05:28 PM	#16
REGGIE206 Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Mukilteo, WA (hometown: Vallejo, CA) Posts: 9,792	RIP, Mike Greenwell! Back in the late 80’s, I would get excited pulling his cards. He was definitely a solid player back then. Sad to hear he passed away so young. __________________ INSTAGRAM: my_card_collection 📸

10-09-2025, 06:44 PM	#17
thewild3 Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 6,052	Surprised to see he doesn't have that many certified autograph cards out there. __________________ If you got time to sell cards, then make time to ship them out in a timely manner!!!!!!

10-09-2025, 07:23 PM	#18
MotorboatJones Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 3,870	Loved Gator

10-09-2025, 07:24 PM	#19
coltsnsox07 Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 22,217	Dangit, seems like the 3rd or 4th Sox who died in his 50's/60's just these last couple years.

10-09-2025, 07:27 PM	#20
IndySportsCards Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: EO 13848 Posts: 42,012 braco0 IndySportsCards	Gator was the best! And I HATE the Red Sox! RIP Mike. __________________ Most people would rather be in the majority, than be right.

10-09-2025, 09:22 PM	#21
njsportscardguy Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Posts: 884	Rest In Peace. Here's a fond recollection I have about Mike Greenwell, which some others here might recollect, too!. In '88 (might've been '89?), there was a write-up in one of the monthly sports card publications (definitely wasn't Beckett, and I'm almost certain that it was SCD). The article pertained to; of all things, a production/packaging,..."issue", surrounding a particular box of 1987 Donruss which someone had opened. The box-in-question was removed from a fresh case from the individuals LCS, and the..."curiosity" with his particular box; each & every single card....was of MIKE GREENWELL! Thirty-six packs,...fifteen cards per pack, equals FIVE HUNDRED AND FOURTY, Mike Greenwell RC's! The primary talking-point of the article raised the question as to whether this could have been a genuine,..."oops" at the factory/during the pack-out process, OR,...if perhaps there was some nefarious intentions....behind the scenes, and that the box wound up being..."lost" or unaccounted for, in a chain of custody? Now, understandably, most....noobs, to the hobby, and/or...the young bucks, (respectfully) might not even know who Mike Greenwell is, let alone; what the (other than the obvious) significance of finding 540 of his 1987 Donruss rookie card might be. Well, considering that in 1988, a single, '87 Donruss Mike Greenwell RC had a high value, CCP (Current Card Prices) price of *$3.00, on average,...applying the math, you'd arrive at a whopping grand total of of $1,620,....from an $18-20 box! Adjusting for inflation, that'd be nearly $4,500*, in 2025 bucks!! Nevertheless, again; RIP Mike Greenwell.

10-09-2025, 09:28 PM	#22
PuddleMonkey Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 4,546	Greenwell might be the first guy I 'prospected' on. Him and then I jumped on the Ellis Burks train the following year.

10-10-2025, 09:24 PM	#24
Skipscards Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: In Tribute To The Great Ryno Posts: 30,224 jlankf2 jmp4	The 4th in a long line of great Red Sox Left Fielders. From Ted Williams to Carl Yastrzemski to Jim Rice to Mike Greenwell. He may not have made the Hall of Fame because of injuries, but he made his mark and was a worthy successor to the LF legacy started by Teddy Ballgame. Still holds the all-time record for most RBIs in a game where a player drives in all of their team’s runs with 9. God Bless Mike Greenwell. __________________ Go Royals!! #RoyalsIn2015 <---It Happened!! #TEAMZinck Sometimes it is astounding that we are able to persist in a world so full of morons.

10-11-2025, 08:06 AM	#25
SaveMeTheGum Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NH --> CA --> SC Posts: 16,711 Cardboard_Dynamite CardboardDynamite	Career .303 hitter (or 120 wRC+ for the nerds). Glad he never played anywhere else! RIP Gator. No one swung at the first pitch every single at-bat like him! __________________ Pay fast. Ship fast. Deal with people honestly. IG: CardboardDynamite