Dennis Eckersley reflects on catching emotional first pitch from Jerry Remy

[@korymedeiros3642]

In 2013, I Shared a moment with Jerry Remy that I will NEVER forget. I was 11 years old. I met Jerry in person at an autograph signing at the Warwick Mall. He signed my baseball that I caught while at a game. They were giving out shirts to the fans. I was the close to last in line. By the time I got to meet him, they were all out of shirts. I was disappointed. Jerry looked at me and said “hold on” and got up and reached into his bag and handed me HIS own personal shirt that was given to him. He smiled, and told me it was mine. I will forever be grateful for his kindnesses, and I will never forget that day. We will miss you, Jerry. 😢❤️

[@WhatsCookingTime]

What a nice man

[@BostonSteve922]

That’s a great memory 😊

[@stephensarmento3529]

those 2 were great together. red sox games will never be the same without you Rem Dawg

[@paulabarrows7023]

That first pitch appearance means so much to all of us. I'm truly heartbroken. It hurts like a family member. Thanks Eck!

[@tm502010]

After all these years of baseball, he WAS a family member!

[@marksantucci4230]

As A Yankee fan i'm saddened to hear about Jerry Remy he was a good ball player and a good person number 2 forever.

[@cyaz1967]

Man, such a bummer. Remy and Orsillo we're the best. Loved them laughing so hard they couldn't call the pitch. Especially the pizza episode, Awesome 👍

[@chickennuggetqueen7189]

Good old days

[@LinkRocks]

Jerry was an icon. He fought with class. We'll never forget him. RIP

[@walterlv01]

As someone who has always lived on the West Coast, one of the great things about being subscribed to the MLB Extra Innings package since 2003 was getting to hear Jerry Remy call Red Sox games - I'd always set the TV to whatever game the Red Sox game was on so that it would be on when I got home from work. Not because I was a Red Sox fan but because Don Orsillo and Jerry Remy were SUCH a good broadcast team. RIP.

[@mackdog832]

Thank You Jerry for all the good memories ….RIP…..sympathies to the Remy family and friends

[@Meyzen76]

Man....the memories of Remy will stay with me forever. Countless nights watching him with Sean and Don. Like he was in my living room every night. R.I.P. Rem Dawg!!!!

[@sergeantmasson3669]

Eck is a highly classy guy. I'm proud to say that I've always been one of his, and Remy's, fans.

[@Stewieboy1995]

Very nice man, great to fans. He’s a good guy

[@donmcallister3745]

My condolences to the Remy Family, and the Red Sox Family…rest well Jerry… you will truly be missed.

[@ylekiote99999]

What an amazing and difficult life this man had. Rest in Peace Jerry, you rounded the bases and you are home now.

[@jbmaine]

Dennis Eckersley, what a class act and so relatable on so many levels. We will all mourn with you Eck and miss our friend and Red Sox Nation announcer Jerry Remy... May God Bless his family and friends.....

[@johnmccarthy7460]

Jerry was as great in the broadcast booth as he was on the field. And really sweet man who always made time for Sox fans we all loved Jerry and we all have our stories of him. He is sorely missed. We love you jerry thank you for the great memories..rest easy #2..

[@tm502010]

Rest In Peace, Jerry. You will be missed big time!

[@chop3625]

Nice words from Eck. Jerry was certainly special but had been through so much pain, Rest 🙏🏻

[@B-ch6uk]

I don't know why I'm getting so emotional about this. He just seems like part of the family.

[@leoderosia9279]

Remy and eck were big additions on powerhouse 78 red Sox ....eck is in hall and Remy was a excellent player too before he got injured. I know eck is from calif, is a Oakland As legend but it seems like red Sox are his fave team

[@margaretriley9146]

Jerry, Rest In Peace..!! 🙏 You Are Missed. !! 😢💔

[@pnwguy00]

Eck's comment about that first pitch serving as a "goodbye" for all of us was really interesting. I don't think many of us looked at that as a Goodbye, moreso than a check-in. He must've known that things had progressed so badly for Jerry as the summer went on, but it was never made public.

[@wrldchamps04]

No question about it... sadly, it was apparent that cancer was never going to stay away and would take him...

[@bostonwhofan]

At the end of the last NESN broadcast this year, before the WC game vs the Yankees, Dave O'Brien and Eck signed off and asked people to pray for Jerry Remy. That's when I first realized this time it was different. This time, Jerry was in a battle for his life vs cancer. When Rem threw the first pitch in the WC game, seeing him with oxygen hoses helping him to breath, that's when I knew RemDawg was in his last days. I attended his wake tonight in Waltham, MA. It was open to the public. Just wanted to say goodbye in person and thank Jerry Remy for all those summers of great Red Sox memories. Rest in peace RemDawg. I already miss you.

[@greyk610]

Nah, I 100% knew that Jerry was on the verge of going during that first pitch.

[@michaelamanek8908]

Love Eck. Great guy. Will miss Jerry. Go Sox !

[@robertspencer8662]

Jerry Remy was a class act R.I.P.

[@rickk7654]

My favorite player, god bless

[@donnadalessio3853]

He will be missed! He was the voice of the Red Sox. Rest In Peace Jerry Remy .

[@TuggSpeedmann]

Nobody can ever fill Jerry’s shoes but I think Eck could come close. I hope they give him the job. RIP REM Dawg

[@matthewconrad5776]

very decent man I saw him walk through the high school I attended just short or day Eck walked through same cafeteria both headed for college then majors saw the game that started Remy's career and remember talking to Rollie Fingers " thought he was coming to Boston"...Remy came over from Angels Eck from Oakland instead of Fingers rest is history

[@matthewconrad5776]

We will miss him

[@dougphillips7194]

Seems like you and jerry were in a very special ROCK BAND for a great ride 🎼❤️

[@edwoll]

It'll never be the same again without the Remdog. Buenas Noches Amigos!

[@chickennuggetqueen7189]

Loved Remy and eck

[@angelfishluva291]

Miss you Remdog!!!

[@DarlenyDelarosa-nt7tl]

I miss him

[@margaretwalsh852]

This is great!

[@cooperszadis6018]

boston is never going to forget Jerry Remy

[@therelaxationstation5258]

Eck is a class act.

[@metaldams78]

Deeply miss Remy. Him and Orsillo were comic gold in that booth and made the worst games watchable. Eck was also fantastic in the booth.

[@matthewconrad5776]

Jerry was as knowledgeable as Tommy Heinson about the sport he broke down for us for so long into some semblance of logic

[@matthewconrad5776]

" Sure as a Tommy point " he's in a place where he is truly healthy and can play baseball or broadcast for Great gig in the sky "Hopefully he doesn't run into shoeless Joe or any part of what we mortals think of as " the evil empire"..."

[@gregmargaitis5651]

He will truly be missed,now it’s either kill volume button or be stuck with OBrian who should never ever replace Orsillo ! He must have some pictures on some executive!

[@woodyallen8997]

Not sure why, but I always thought his name was Ron Jeremy.

[@therelaxationstation5258]

Never start smoking.

[@Redhead155]

Not a fan of Joe Castig’s son.

[@technicalinstinct8420]

He talks about himself the whole interview. What a clown this guy is!

[@drjwbriand]

were you watching the same interview????

[@bostonwhofan]

No, he talked about his playing days and TV booth days with Jerry Remy. It was great to hear Eck reminiscing about several decades of great memories. Thanks for sharing those memories Eck!

[@Longenecker1776]

Not at all. He talked about their experiences together and their love of the game and the Red Sox.

[@fredh.1255]

Huh? 🤦‍♂️ I would suggest you go back and listen to it again.

[@fribourg104]

Beam me up, Scottie! No intelligent life here with that comment!!