Larry Christenson: key obituary facts
Is Larry Christenson dead? Yes. Larry Christenson died on August 28, 2026, at age 72.
Cause of death: Larry Christenson's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Larry Christenson known for?
He was an American baseball player.
More about Larry Christenson
Born: 10 November 1953.
Place of birth: Everett.
Gender: male.
Nationality: United States.
Education: Marysville Pilchuck High School.
Also known as: Larry Richard Christenson.
Larry Christenson, the American baseball pitcher who spent his entire Major League Baseball career with the Philadelphia Phillies and helped them win the 1980 World Series, died on August 28, 2026, aged 72.
Known as L. C., Christenson was born in Everett, Washington, and attended Marysville Pilchuck High School, where he stood out more for basketball than baseball before the Phillies selected him third overall in the first round of the 1972 MLB draft, one day after his graduation.
He went on to make his mark as a durable starter for Philadelphia and remained with the club throughout his professional career.