RIP - Frank Sullivan

Longtime Boston Red Sox pitcher Frank Sullivan passed away on January 19, 2016 at age 85.

Sullivan was a mainstay in the Sox' rotation, pitching from 1953 to 1960, and was a 3-time opening-day starter. In 1955 he led the AL with 18 wins. Sullivan is also a member of the team's Hall of Fame.

Although pitching primarily in the 1950s, he finished his career with the Phillies (1961-62) and Twins (1962-63).

He spent the past 50 years living in Hawaii.

Boston Globe obituary

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