Boston, MA — December 9, 2024* — Sam Kennedy, the CEO of the Boston Red Sox, tragically died in a plane crash on Sunday evening, sending shockwaves through the baseball world and beyond. The 51-year-old sports executive was aboard a private aircraft that went down in a remote area near Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Authorities confirmed that Kennedy was the only occupant of the plane, which crashed under still-unknown circumstances.

 

 

 

The crash occurred around 8:30 p.m. on Sunday. Emergency responders were swiftly deployed to the scene, but Kennedy was pronounced dead at the site. Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are currently working to determine the cause of the crash. Weather conditions at the time were clear, but no further details on the plane’s mechanical status or possible other contributing factors have been released.

 

 

 

Kennedy had served as the President and CEO of the Boston Red Sox since 2015, overseeing the team’s operations, including its business, marketing, and community outreach initiatives. He was widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the sports industry, known for his dynamic leadership and commitment to the Red Sox’s success on and off the field.