Red Sox utility player George Thomas dies at 88
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 6:54 PM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026
George Thomas, a former utility player with the Boston Red Sox, has died at the age of 88. Thomas, known for his versatility, played eight positions during his 13-year MLB career, which included significant time with Boston from 1966 to 1971. He was part of the 1967 Red Sox team that won the American League pennant and reached the World Series. Following his playing career, Thomas returned to the University of Minnesota, where he served as an assistant and later head coach. He led the Golden Gophers to a 95-43 record across three seasons.
- •George Thomas played in the MLB for 13 seasons.
- •He was part of the 1967 American League pennant-winning Red Sox.
- •Thomas played every position except pitcher in his career.
- •He coached the University of Minnesota baseball team in the late 1970s.
- •Thomas's legacy is honored with a player award at the University of Minnesota.
- 6:54 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox ‘Impossible Dream’ utility player, 13-year MLB veteran, dies at 88
"The Minneapolis native played eight positions in MLB and later coached the Golden Gophers
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