Like so many Bostonians, we were heartbroken to learn of the passing of Dick Hoyt. Here are some stand-out Marathon moments with Dick and his son Rick.
2008 Boston Marathon
ShareHOPKINTON, MA - APRIL 21: Dick Hoyt pushes Rick Hoyt as they compete in the 2008 Boston Marathon on April 21,2008 in Hopkinton, Massachusetts. Nearly 25,000 people participated in the race. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
2008 Boston Marathon
ShareHOPKINTON, MA - APRIL 21: Dick Hoyt pushes Rick Hoyt as they compete in the 2008 Boston Marathon on April 21,2008 in Hopkinton, Massachusetts. Nearly 25,000 people participated in the race. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Kansas City Royals v Boston Red Sox
ShareBOSTON, MA - APRIL 20: Matt Paterson, Steven Byrne, Dick Hoyt and his son Rick Hoyt throw out the first pitches during a pre-game ceremony in honor of the bombings of Marathon Monday before a game at Fenway Park on April 20, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port
ShareHYANNIS PORT, MA - JUNE 01: (L-R) Marathon runner Dick Hoyt, Olympian Carl Lewis, and Actress Lauren Potter kick off the Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port on June 1, 2013 in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for Best Buddies)
Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port
ShareHYANNIS PORT, MA - JUNE 01: (L-R) Nels Guloien, Donald Guloien, Rick Hoyt, and Dick Hoyt attend the Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port on June 1, 2013 in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for Best Buddies)
The 2013 ESPY Awards – Arrivals
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 17: Dick Hoyt (L) and son Rick Hoyt of Team Hoyt attend The 2013 ESPY Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on July 17, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
The 2013 ESPY Awards – Show
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 17: (L-R) Actor Ben Affleck and Jimmy V award recipient Dick Hoyt onstage at The 2013 ESPY Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on July 17, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images for ESPY)
The 2013 ESPY Awards – Show
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 17: (L-R) Actor Ben Affleck and Jimmy V award recipients Dick Hoyt and son Rick Hoyt accepting an award onstage at The 2013 ESPY Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on July 17, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images for ESPY)
The 2013 ESPY Awards – Show
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 17: Actor Ben Affleck (far R) looks on as Dick Hoyt (C) and son Rick Hoyt of Team Hoyt accept the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance onstage at The 2013 ESPY Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on July 17, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for ESPY)
2014 B.A.A. Boston Marathon
ShareBOSTON, MA - APRIL 21: Team Hoyt crosses the finish line of the 118th Boston Marathon on April 21, 2014 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
Superman Hall Of Heroes Inaugural Event
ShareNEW YORK, NY - MAY 13: Rick Hoyt (L) and Dick Hoyt participate in a media interview at Superman Hall Of Heroes inaugural event at Times Square on May 13, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for WBCP)
Superman Hall Of Heroes Inaugural Event
ShareNEW YORK, NY - MAY 13: (L-R) Brad Globe, Robyn Rosenberger, Jeff Charbonneau, David Burke, Della Britton Baeza, Alana Nichols, Salvatore Cassano, Matthew Reeve, Dick Hoyt, Rick Hoyt and Salvatore Giunta The inaugural class of the Superman Hall of Heroes pose at the induction ceremony in Times Square on May 13, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for WBCP)
Baltimore Orioles v Boston Red Sox
ShareBOSTON, MA - APRIL 19: Dr. Bryan Lyons throws out the first pitch as Dick Hoyt and his son Rick Hoyt, left, look on before the game between the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park on April 19, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts. Dick and his son Rick have competed in marathons and triatholons together. At this years Boston Marathon Dr. Bryan Lyons will take over for Dick Hoyt in pushing Rick thorughout the course. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
119th Boston Marathon
ShareBOSTON, MA - APRIL 20: Dr. Bryan Lyons is interviewed after finishing the race pushing Rick Hoyt as race Grand Marshall Dick Hoyt looks on during the 119th Boston Marathon on April 20, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
119th Boston Marathon
ShareBOSTON, MA - APRIL 20: Grand Marshall Dick Hoyt waves to the crowd during the 119th Boston Marathon on April 20, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)
Boston Streets Empty On Day That Marathon Would Be Run
ShareHOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 20: Cloth protective masks adorn the statue of Rick and Dick Hoyt near the Boston Marathon starting line on April 20, 2020 in Hopkinton, Massachusetts. Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the race was rescheduled to September 14, 2020 instead of being run on April 20, Patriot's Day. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)