Jerry Remy Has Passed Away
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Terrible news. Remy and McDonough were my favorite broadcast team. I wish he could have called the World Series games. Fought bravely.
View: https://youtu.be/3kXpqcky2WM
View: https://youtu.be/3kXpqcky2WM
I remember how excited I was at his off-season acquisition in ‘78. Finally that team of sluggers had speed at the top of the order.
Then they signed Torrez, and traded for Eckersley. Drago and Burgmeier to set up Campbell. The first half of that season was glorious till injuries and “he who shall not be named” derailed their run. Remy is a big part of that year of optimism.
Unfortunately his knee injury sapped some of his speed, but he was always solid and could really turn a DP.
And he was delightful in the booth-for many years.
Then they signed Torrez, and traded for Eckersley. Drago and Burgmeier to set up Campbell. The first half of that season was glorious till injuries and “he who shall not be named” derailed their run. Remy is a big part of that year of optimism.
Unfortunately his knee injury sapped some of his speed, but he was always solid and could really turn a DP.
And he was delightful in the booth-for many years.
Same here, in California.
To me, he was a one of a kind, sometimes surprising in his comments but always very intelligent color guy. I appreciated him more every year. He will be very, very missed.
The Red Sox should do something like this with Remy‘s name next to the retired numbers. A few teams honor their great broadcasters this way.
I started following the Sox in '78 and Remy's been one of the few (maybe the only?) constants since. Since he hit lead-off, he very well could be the first batter I ever saw hit.
Very sad news. RIP, Jerry.
Very sad news. RIP, Jerry.
So sorry to hear this. When I was watching every game his voice was the soundtrack to my life, it's hard to believe he's gone. Hope you're enjoying a piece of pizzer in a better place, RemDawg.
That 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.
Terrible and unfortunate news. Like a lot of us here, we knew him first as a ballplayer for the then California Angels and the Red Sox teams of the late 70's.
In true Remy fashion, in his last battle, he left it all out on the field.
RIP Rem-Dawg. You will be sorely missed.
In true Remy fashion, in his last battle, he left it all out on the field.
RIP Rem-Dawg. You will be sorely missed.
Oh no! As others have said, kind of saw it coming but was hoping he would make it through again. Glad he threw out that pitch to Eck and see us beat the Yankees in the WC. I am so sad right now.
Pretty touching tweet from Alex Cora. It's heartening to know that Remy was watching the games and in touch with AC (and giving him hell) right to the end.
View: https://twitter.com/ac13alex/status/1454845547647545345
A few txt from Remy in October: “Keep Fighting” “Congratulations” “Clean it up” (my favorite one) He was always there for us. He will be miss. Descansa en Paz, amigo.
View: https://twitter.com/ac13alex/status/1454845547647545345
A few txt from Remy in October: “Keep Fighting” “Congratulations” “Clean it up” (my favorite one) He was always there for us. He will be miss. Descansa en Paz, amigo.
I hope Joe Buck gives RemDawg a proper mention tonight.
And I would love to hear the eulogy delivered by Orsillo.
But he'd never get through the tears or the laughter.
And I would love to hear the eulogy delivered by Orsillo.
But he'd never get through the tears or the laughter.
I’ve listened to tons of tv broadcasters and few break down the game for Joe Public the way that Remy did. Fuck Cancer.
buenos noches amigo
buenos noches amigo
This encapsulates what I and so many are feeling this morning. Thank you.
I am heartbroken.
So awful. Tough as he was, I figured he'd be back in the booth next year.
Condolences to his family, friends, and fans.
Thanks, Jerry, for the on-field contributions, and the fun times during the broadcasts.
I loved all the shenanigans, and his New England sense of humor. The laughter was infectious, and will be greatly missed.
I hope his voice continues to echo in my mind forever.
Condolences to his family, friends, and fans.
Thanks, Jerry, for the on-field contributions, and the fun times during the broadcasts.
I loved all the shenanigans, and his New England sense of humor. The laughter was infectious, and will be greatly missed.
I hope his voice continues to echo in my mind forever.
He was my favorite player growing up. He was undersized, got the most out of his talents (post knee injury) and, as others have mentioned, always seem to come up big in the moment.
As an adult, I got to tell him he was my favorite player at some autograph thing on Yawkey Way before a game. He looked at me, cocked his head and said “WHY?!?!” in perfect sarcastic timing with a faint wry smirk.
We‘ll miss your Remdawg.
As an adult, I got to tell him he was my favorite player at some autograph thing on Yawkey Way before a game. He looked at me, cocked his head and said “WHY?!?!” in perfect sarcastic timing with a faint wry smirk.
We‘ll miss your Remdawg.
He had beaten cancer back so many times that you hoped he could do it again. RIP Jerry, you will be missed.
May I suggest "Here Comes The Pizza"?
From his time as a player, to his years broadcasting the games, the Rem Dawg has been a part of nearly my entire Red Sox life. I absolutely loved when he and Orsillo would lose it.
I hope the pain and ugliness of cancer has been replaced with a Field of Dreams type of baseball experience for you Mr. Remy!
I hope the pain and ugliness of cancer has been replaced with a Field of Dreams type of baseball experience for you Mr. Remy!
Those were all great, as well as the Smithereens mishap. One thing I’ll never forget, as drunk and miserable as I was, was post game 7, 2003. He was PISSED! Just glaring into the camera, like he did when he played.
There was a great story recently about how hungover and miserable he was in :this baseball card
Then there was the broken leg at the toilet. Big Jim Ed carrying him off was indelible.
RIP, dawg.
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"
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"
A sad, sad day that you knew was coming, but hoped it wasn't. How I miss those broadcasts with him and Orsillo.
RIP RemDawg
RIP RemDawg
Man, hard to forgive NESN for breaking up that team. I am feeling for Don Orsillo and DOB today. As well as all the NESN crew that worked with the RemDawg every day during the season. A lot of broken hearts in that family.
