Jerry Remy
Gerald Peter Remy, commonly known as Jerry Remy, (born November 8, 1952) is a Major League Baseball broadcaster and former Major League Baseball second baseman. Remy grew up in Somerset, Massachusetts. An all-star second baseman originally drafted by the California Angels in 1971, he was traded to his hometown Boston Red Sox in 1977. After a series of injuries forced his retirement in 1985, he took up a career in broadcasting. In 1988 he joined NESN as a color commentator for Red Sox broadcasts, a job he has held continuously (excepting some time off for health problems) since then.
Early life
Jerry Remy was born in Fall River, Massachusetts, on November 8, 1952, but grew up in nearby Somerset, Massachusetts. He attended Somerset High School (now known as Somerset Berkley Regional High School) and Roger Williams University in Bristol, Rhode Island.
Playing career
In 1971, Remy was drafted in the 8th round (129th overall) by the California Angels. He played four seasons in their minor league system before making his major league debut in 1975. Remy played three seasons for the Angels as their starting second baseman before being traded to the Boston Red Sox after the 1977 season.
