BOSTON — Boston Red Sox broadcaster and former major leaguer Jerry Remy died Saturday after a long struggle with lung cancer, WFXT reported. He was 68.
Remy had been battling cancer since 2008, the television station reported. He had to leave the team’s broadcasting team in June and spent five days in the hospital due to shortness of breath. He left the booth for good in August to undergo cancer treatment, WFXT reported.
Remy’s last public appearance came on Oct. 5 when he threw out the first pitch for the American League wild-card game between the Red Sox and the New York Yankees, Variety reported.
“We are dedicating this tour at Fenway Park to Jerry’s memory.”
— Julianne Lima (@JulianneLimaTV) October 31, 2021
BREAKING: Tour guides at @fenwaypark say tours all week will be dedicated to @RedSox broadcaster and former player, #JerryRemy. Remy has died of cancer at 68 years old @boston25 pic.twitter.com/s4ybQ84pgR
Remy began working as a color analyst for NESN in 1988, the website reported. He teamed with Don Orsillo from 2001 to 2015.
Gerald Peter Remy, known as “Rem Dawg,” was born Nov. 8, 1952, in Fall River, Massachusetts, according to Baseball-reference.com. He attended Somerset High School in Massachusetts and was taken by the California Angels in the eighth round of the 1971 MLB amateur draft.
I lost a great teammate and friend today. A true gamer and important part of all of Red Sox Nation. R.I.P. Remdog. @RedSox pic.twitter.com/fav5fmhH7w
— Fred Lynn (@19fredlynn) October 31, 2021
Remy, who played second base for most of his 10-year major league career, played with the Angels from 1975 to 1977. He joined the Red Sox in 1978 and was named to the A.L. All-Star team that season.
Words can’t express my feelings right now so sad to hear about the passing of my former teammate and friend Jerry Remy. Scoot you’ll be dearly missed RIP 💔#Remdog pic.twitter.com/i9d2xGNw9j
— Wade Boggs (@ChickenMan3010) October 31, 2021
Remy ended his playing career in 1986 after missing the 1985 season due to a knee injury. He was inducted into the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame in 2006.
Having trouble finding the words to describe what the loss of Jerry means to me, and to all of us who love the Red Sox. He was insightful, funny, and courageous. It was an honor to call him my friend. We will miss him terribly. #RIPJerryRemy pic.twitter.com/axMBpgbmFd
— Tom Caron (@TomCaron) October 31, 2021
He had a .275 career average with seven home runs and 329 RBI. He had 208 stolen bases.
Today is a tough day for Red Sox Nation, the man that brought so much joy to our homes in every broadcast is now gone. Jerry Remy, we thank you for everything! Watching baseball without you won’t be the same, buenas noches amigo! pic.twitter.com/Zjwf5ku9OO
— Boston Strong (@BostonStrong_34) October 31, 2021
Sad to hear of the passing of Jerry Remy; 68 is far too young. 7 battles with cancer is no joke; a fighter until the end. He recorded a nice Mother’s Day video for my wife, wishing the best for my daughter (a fellow cancer patient). Huge part of the lives of all Red Sox fans. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/p3IsUIAvUP
— Dan Kelley (@DanKelley66) October 31, 2021
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