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Beloved Red Sox Broadcaster And Player Jerry Remy Died After His Battle With Cancer

Wicked Boston October 31, 2021



It has been a really tough week for Boston sports fans. A few days ago we lost legendary sportscaster Bob Neumeier, and now the legendary Red Sox color commentator Jerry Remy has lost his battle with cancer over the weekend. Jerry Remy brought joy to Red Sox Nation for many years as the staple of the NESN broadcast. Jerry was only days away from his 69th birthday.

Jerry who was famously nicknamed “Rem Dawg” was originally selected by the Washington Senators in the 19th round of the 1970 MLB draft but did not sign with the team. The following year he signed with the California Angels, after being selected with the 129th overall pick (eighth round) in 1971

In 1977 Jerry Remy was traded to the Red Sox. He played in 710 games over seven seasons with the Red Sox, and hit .286 with 98 stolen bases.

Jerry was a good player, but made his greatest contribution as a NESN broadcaster. The warm hearted Rem Dawg was loved by everyone.

Remy was hired by NESN in 1988 and called thousands of Red Sox games as a color analyst over the last several decades.

In recognition of his career as a player and broadcaster, Remy was inducted into the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame in 2006. He was among the franchise’s all-time leaders at second base in fielding percentage (.982), games played (685), putouts (1,370), assists (1,988) and double plays (466) at the time of his Hall of Fame induction.

A year after getting into the Red Sox Hall of Fame, Remy was elected as the honorary president of Red Sox Nation.

In 2017, he was inducted into the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame.

Red Sox broadcasts will never be the same. Jerry Remy will never be forgotten. We love you Jerry, rest easy my friend.