Jerry was a beloved member of the Red Sox family. He had been battling cancer for many years and was in and out of the broadcasting booth. He came across as a knowledgeable "baseball guy" but also a warm, funny, personable individual who loved everything about the Red Sox. Jerry had local roots, born in Fall River.
He worked well with Dave O`Brien, but his chemistry with Don Orsillo, Dave`s predecessor, was totally at another level. They were amazing together, so much fun. Red Sox Nation was up in arms when the Sox got rid of Orsillo.
Jerry was also a very good player, the second baseman on the 1978 Sox Team that lost the Bucky Dent playoff game to the Yankees. He never appeared in a postseason game, as that game was considered to be regular season. He went 2 for 4 in that game. He played 10 seasons with the Angels and Sox, stole 30 or more bases 4 times, and had a career average of .275.
Shockingly, Jerry`s son, Jared, murdered Jared`s fiancee and the mother of his daughter in 2013. Jared is in prison with no possibility for parole. Jerry and his wife reportedly were involved in raising their granddaughter.
RIP, Jerry.