Jerry Remy tribute: Red Sox to wear #2 patch this season in honor of RemDawg

BOSTON — The late Jerry Remy will be on the minds of the Boston Red Sox and their fans this season as the team pays tribute to the Red Sox Hall of Famer.

The team has announced plans to honor and celebrate the life and career of Red Sox Hall of Famer Jerry Remy with a season-long commemorative patch and in pregame ceremonies preceding the April 20 game at Fenway Park against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Remy, who logged more than 40 years of service to the organization as a player, coach, and broadcaster, died October 30 at the age of 68 after a long and courageous battle with lung cancer.

Red Sox players will wear a black commemorative patch featuring Remy’s name in red with his jersey number 2 displayed in white beneath it to memorialize the honorary President of Red Sox Nation,” according to a statement from the team. “The patch will be worn throughout the season, with the exception of the Fenway Park home opener on April 15 when a “42″ patch celebrating Jackie Robinson will be worn by all 30 clubs.”

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