FORT MYERS, Fla. -- The Red Sox will honor the late Jerry Remy by wearing commemorative patches bearing his name and number on their uniforms all season.
Remy, who received iconic status in Red Sox Nation during his 33 years in the broadcast booth, will be honored in pregame ceremonies prior to the April 20 home game against the Blue Jays.
This will be the first time since 2012, when they celebrated the 100th anniversary of Fenway Park, that the Sox will wear commemorative patches for an entire season.
“I think it means a lot to the organization, to the players, to everybody that is part of us,” said manager Alex Cora. “I think the most important thing is it means a lot to the city and to the Red Sox fans. Obviously we wish he was with us, instead of putting a patch on, but that’s one of the things that’s going to mean a lot. Obviously this organization feels the world about Remy and his family and what they mean to us. It’s just a great tribute not only to him but his family too.”
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