Thanks guys for posting all these great clips. Too soon and too young. This is a tough one. RIP Jerry.
The Possum loosened up Ned. Jerry was the follow-up.Dawg was great with Orsillo or course, but I also thought he brought out the best of and loosened up Ned Martin, as good as Martin already was.
I remember him being interviewed right here on SOSH (by Cumberland Blues maybe) years ago - maybe other times as well - so there was that SOSH connection
I love Rob Bradford's summation today: "Simply put, Jerry Remy was the best leadoff hitter a baseball fan could have had"
They can also name the press box after him. (Like at Dodger stadium for Vin, and Staples center for Chick HearnThat would be great. My idea was to retire 2 but instead of on the facade, place the number under the press box window where he sat.
I think it's named for Dick Bresciani. And if not, I think even Jerry would say Ned Martin is just as, if not more, deserving.They can also name the press box after him. (Like at Dodger stadium for Vin, and Staples center for Chick Hearn
I think he deserves to go on the façade with Jim Ed, Carlton, Yaz, et al. His value was a bit different than the others up there. Different but just as worthy.I think it's named for Dick Bresciani. And if not, I think even Jerry would say Ned Martin is just as, if not more, deserving.
A placard with his name and a microphone for sure. I don't know if I'd put it on the right field facade with the retired numbers though. I'd hang it underneath the NESN booth.I think he deserves to go on the façade with Jim Ed, Carlton, Yaz, et al. His value was a bit different than the others up there. Different but just as worthy.
They could easily name the TV booth for Jerry and the radio booth for NedA placard with his name and a microphone for sure. I don't know if I'd put it on the right field facade with the retired numbers though. I'd hang it underneath the NESN booth.
And what do they name after Joe Castiglione when the inevitable happens?They could easily name the TV booth for Jerry and the radio booth for Ned
The space to the left of the light tower, to the right of the Coke bottle, and halfway up . . .And what do they name after Joe Castiglione when the inevitable happens?
Point takenAnd what do they name after Joe Castiglione when the inevitable happens?
I think I equate what jerry has done for the sox with Johnny Pesky. But whatever way they plan on honoring him s fine with me. *A placard with his name and a microphone for sure. I don't know if I'd put it on the right field facade with the retired numbers though. I'd hang it underneath the NESN booth.
And hell, add one for Ned Martin too.
Awfully sad news on this Sunday morning. I noticed last night during the Stand Up for Cancer moment of silence that somebody in front of a dugout was holding up a placard with the name Jerry Remy on it. Anybody else catch that? It made me wonder about his status. Now I wonder what that placard holder might have known at 10 pm last night. It will not be the same going forward. In my pantheon, Jerry’s up there with Ned Martin, Fred Cusick and Johnny Pierson - all of whom I imprinted on as a young listener. RIP.
I'm with you. That got to me.Man, reading his last sentence just gutted me.
I’ve been grumpy on the board about the Orsillo stuff and that got me too.I'm with you. That got to me.
Thanks for sharing this. Best of luck to you and your father.This has hit my Dad and I very hard. My Dad had lung cancer surgery 4 years ago, had a relapse last year, has has radiation and chemo and has been on immuno-therapy treatment the last 9 months. It has all been a very similar path to Jerry, and his public commentary on everything (including what an idiot he was for smoking) has really helped my Dad (75 years young).
The day of his last chemo treatment last summer at MGH, I got the below on Cameo for my Dad. It hit pretty hard watching it again this morning.
Rest in peace Jerry. You fought hard and helped a lot of families by sharing your fight publicly, especially mine.
https://v.cameo.com/e/WL0sXElhOkb
Damn, I remember that whole discussion. So much fun, especially in a 14-1 game
"backup contact lens solution"Damn, I remember that whole discussion. So much fun, especially in a 14-1 game
I can't stop laughing at this. Probably part catharsis, but I'm crying laughing watching this clip, and now just thinking about it.
Coincidentally, the Heather Walker in that photo was the subject of a story by SoSH's own Chad Finn in the Globe today:Nice find. Thought so. Thank you.
Ugh. Lost a dear friend to a Glioblastoma this summer. Ruthless, they are.Coincidentally, the Heather Walker in that photo was the subject of a story by SoSH's own Chad Finn in the Globe today:
https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-celtics/2021/10/30/celtics-heather-walker-glioblastoma-donate-chad-finn/
Rename Shaw's to Castiglione'sAnd what do they name after Joe Castiglione when the inevitable happens?
Remy had to take a leave of absence from the booth in early August after his lung cancer recurred again. He did not call another Red Sox game, but returned to Fenway on Oct. 5 to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the American League Wild Card game with the Yankees.
Eckersley caught the pitch. Then he gave Remy a hug.
“When I went out to hug him, I said, ‘I love you, and we all love you, see?’ " said Eckersley.
“My last text to him was the next morning, telling him, ‘It was a privilege to be there last night.’ And he said, ‘I’m glad it was you.’