The Boston Red Sox honored former second baseman Jerry Remy, who ought to have his number retired at Fenway Park someday.
Remy, who is battling lung cancer, was driven out to the mound for what will be one of the more memorable first pitches in the history of Fenway Park.
Who threw out the first pitch tonight?
Former Red Sox second baseman Jerry Remy, who also had a place in the broadcast booth before his battle with cancer.
Jerry Remy cancer
Remy had to step away from the NESN broadcast booth to undergo treatment for lung caner.
Jerry Remy son
Remy’s son, Jared Remy, plead guilty to murder in 2014, per ESPN.
Jerry Remy stats
Remy was a .275 career hitter, with 1,226 career hits, per baseball-reference.