Remembering Lyndon “LB” Byers
• Over the long holiday weekend, we were saddened to hear of the July 4th passing of Lyndon “LB” Byers, former Boston Bruins star (and enforcer) who later reinvented himself as a co-host and sports anchor on the Hill-Man Morning Show for some 25 years on the late, legendary WAAF/Boston. Byers was 61.
Byers played nine NHL seasons with the Bruins (racking up 959 penalty minutes — 11th on their all-time list) and helped them reach the Stanley Cup Final in 1988 and 1990. After his final NHL season with the San Jose Sharks in 1992-93, Byers made the successful transition to radio on WAAF/Boston and appeared in several TV shows and movies.
“The Boston Bruins are deeply saddened by the passing of Lyndon Byers,” the team said in a statement Saturday. “Lyndon was a fan favorite across his nine seasons in the Black & Gold thanks to his rugged, rough-and-tumble style and was a key cog on the B’s teams that made trips to the Stanley Cup Final in 1988 and 1990. Following his playing career, Lyndon spent some 25 years as a local radio personality, entertaining scores of New Englanders every day with his quick wit and boisterous voice. A son of Nipawin, Saskatchewan, Lyndon became a true Bostonian and we will miss him dearly. He is forever a part of our Bruins family.”
Former longtime WAAF morning host Greg Hill, who now anchors mornings on Audacy Sports-Talk WEEI/Boston, posted this Instagram tribute to his fallen friend and former colleague: “I had a rinky dink radio show in Westboro until LB joined and made it 1,000 times better. His sports ‘minute’ was always 5-10 minutes, and full of amazing stories about his time in the NHL or his life with the ‘crazy Canadians.’ He was the first person everyone wanted to talk to at WAAF events, GHF golf tournaments or just hanging around at Dad’s or Daisy’s or Cai’s. He would always say yes when asked about walking to Boston for the Food Bank or going to a charity event. He had a true heart of gold, and Not for nothing, kehd, you made a mark that will never be forgotten.”
Byers is survived by his wife, Anne, and son, Will (pictured here in a photo from Facebook). Anne shared news of her husband’s death in a Saturday social post that reads: “It is with deep regret that I have to announce that LB passed away yesterday morning. We recognize how many people loved and cared for him and considered him a friend. Keep LB in your memory, remember his smile, and know how much he cared about all of you.” Anne noted that a memorial service be scheduled soon.
