Dick Hoyt Named Grand Marshal of Boston Marathon

Marathon organizers announced Thursday that Dick Hoyt has been named the Grand Marshal for this year's race on April 20

Two of the most recognizable faces of the Boston Marathon won't be running as a team this year, but they are both very much involved in the festivities.

Marathon organizers announced Thursday that Dick Hoyt has been named the Grand Marshal for this year's race on April 20.

Dick's son, Rick has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair, and the 74-year-old dad has pushed his son across the finish line 32 times, including last year. They intended 2013 to be their final race together, but they never finished because of the explosions at the finish line that killed three spectators.

The 53-year-old Rick is still in the thick of the action, however, and this year will be pushed by Billerica dentist Bryan Lyons, a member of Team Hoyt, the family's nonprofit.

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