Gerald Peter “Jerry” Remy was born on November 8, 1952, in Fall River, Massachusetts.
Jerry was an American Major League Baseball second baseman for the California Angels (1975–77) and the Boston Red Sox (1978–84). Jerry was drafted by the California Angels in 1971 and made his major league debut in 1975.
After his baseball career, Jerry became a regular media personality. Jerry served as a color commentator for NESN’s Red Sox broadcasts from 1988. But unfortunately, he wasn’t consistent due to taking time off for health issues.
Aside from the media stuff, Jerry also owned restaurants and wrote several books. Jerry was honored for
- All-Star (1978)
- Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame
Jerry had Surgery in November 2008 to remove a “very small, low-grade cancerous area” from his lungs. This was suspected to be caused by his smoking habit.
Jerry and his wife Phoebe had three children, Jared, Jordan, and Jenna
Cause Of Jerry Remy’s Death Revealed
Jerry died on October 30, 2021, from lung cancer at the age of 68.