Peter Gammons suffers brain aneurysm

[Pistons < Spurs]

Longtime ESPN Baseball analyst Peter Gammons suffered an aneurysm in his brain Tuesday morning near his home on Cape Cod, Mass. He was airlifted to a Boston hospital, where he is currently undergoing surgery.

Gammons, 61, is probably the best-known baseball writer of his generation, first with the Boston Globe, beginning in 1969, then for Sports Illustrated, before joining ESPN in 1990.

In 2004, he was honored with J.G. Taylor Spink Award for outstanding baseball writing during the 2005 Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Cooperstown, N.Y. He was selected in balloting by the Baseball Writers Association of America.

He started his career as a reporter for the Boston Globe in 1969 and wrote a very popular weekly Sunday baseball column for many years. He has also worked for Sports Illustrated covering the National Hockey League, college basketball and Major League Baseball (1976-78, 1986-90).

In 1986, upon his return to Sports Illustrated as a senior writer following a second stay at the Globe, he wrote numerous stories covering some of baseball's most important news events, as well as authoring "Inside Baseball," Sports Illustrated's weekly baseball notebook.

Gammons primarily serves as a studio analyst for ESPN's Baseball Tonight, but he also does regular spots for SportsCenter, ESPNEWS and ESPN Radio and contributes to ESPN The Magazine. He is a columnist and writes a popular Weblog for ESPN.com.

Gammons is also the author of "Beyond the Sixth Game", a look at free agency.

Born April 9, 1945, Gammons is a native of Boston, raised in nearby Groton, Mass. He attended the University of North Carolina and is married to his wife, Gloria.

[JMarkJohns]

One of the better writers/analysts out there. Hope him a full and quick recovery.

[CubanMustGo]

Godspeed to Gammons. Aneurysms suck.

[Das Texan]

Get well Pete.

[Quadzilla99]

He looks like a ferret or a weasel, some kind of small rodent a mouse maybe. Not too handsome. I hate 120 lb Wimp sportswriters who never played the game and rag on athletes. I've always hated him, not gonna change now.

[Jimcs50]

I love this guy. Hope him all the best.

[Pistons < Spurs]

Gammons in ICU after surgery for brain aneurysm


Longtime ESPN baseball analyst Peter Gammons is listed in good condition Wednesday, resting in intensive care after undergoing an operation to treat a brain aneurysm Tuesday. Gammons suffered the aneurysm Tuesday morning near his home on Cape Cod in Massachusetts. He was airlifted to a Boston hospital, where the surgery was performed.

"Peter is resting comfortably after surgical repair of a brain aneurysm," Gammons' wife, Gloria, said in a statement. "We appreciate all of your good wishes and ask that you keep Peter in your thoughts and prayers. Please understand that we are asking for our privacy at this time as we focus on Peter's recovery."

Several ballplayers called the press box Tuesday during Boston's game against the New York Mets for updates on Gammons' condition.

"Peter is one of the Hall of Famers we have on TV, and everybody has a lot of respect for him," Mets pitcher Pedro Martinez said after the game. "I wish him well."

Gammons, 61, is probably the best-known baseball writer of his generation, first with the Boston Globe, beginning in 1969, then for Sports Illustrated, before joining ESPN in 1990.

He was honored with J.G. Taylor Spink Award for outstanding baseball writing during the 2005 Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Cooperstown, N.Y. He was selected in balloting by the Baseball Writers Association of America.

He started his career as a reporter for the Boston Globe in 1969 and wrote a very popular weekly Sunday baseball column for many years. He has also worked for Sports Illustrated covering the National Hockey League, college basketball and Major League Baseball (1976-78, 1986-90).

In 1986, upon his return to Sports Illustrated as a senior writer following a second stay at the Globe, he wrote numerous stories covering some of baseball's most important news events, as well as authoring "Inside Baseball," Sports Illustrated's weekly baseball notebook.


Gammons primarily serves as a studio analyst for ESPN's "Baseball Tonight," but he also does regular spots for "SportsCenter," ESPNEWS and ESPN Radio and contributes to ESPN The Magazine. Beginning this season, he became a reporter for ESPN's "Sunday Night Baseball." He is also a columnist and writes a popular Weblog for ESPN.com.

Gammons is the author of "Beyond the Sixth Game", a look at free agency.

More recently, Gammons has dabbled in music and next week is scheduled to release his first CD, "Never Slow Down, Never Grow Old." The proceeds are designated for the foundation established by Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein, who appears on the album along with several ballplayers and professional musicians.

"He and his wife know our thoughts are with them," Epstein said Tuesday. "We're hoping for good news."

Born April 9, 1945, Gammons is a native of Boston, raised in nearby Groton, Mass. He attended the University of North Carolina.

[Obstructed_View]

He looks like a ferret or a weasel, some kind of small rodent a mouse maybe. Not too handsome. I hate 120 lb Wimp sportswriters who never played the game and rag on athletes. I've always hated him, not gonna change now.
Yeah, what a fucker. He deserves to have an aneurysm. :rolleyes

[Pistons < Spurs]

He looks like a ferret or a weasel, some kind of small rodent a mouse maybe. Not too handsome. I hate 120 lb Wimp sportswriters who never played the game and rag on athletes. I've always hated him, not gonna change now.

This may be the most low-life, jack ass post I've read.

[Jimcs50]

This may be the most low-life, jack ass post I've read.

yep....Karma will get him

[TheTruth]

Bummer, Gammons for commisioner.

[DarkReign]

This may be the most low-life, jack ass post I've read.

One of his many...

[Pistons < Spurs]

Gammons out of hospital, heads to rehab center

BOSTON -- Longtime ESPN baseball analyst Peter Gammons was released from a Boston hospital Monday -- nearly three weeks after suffering a brain aneurysm.

Statement by Gloria Gammons
Peter, his family and his doctors are very pleased with the progress that Peter has made following surgical repair of a brain aneurysm. Peter will be leaving Brigham and Women's Hospital today and transitioning to a rehabilitation center to continue his recovery. We all want to thank you for the positive thoughts and good wishes that have been sent Peter's way. We also appreciate your understanding and respect for our privacy at this time.

Gammons was moved to an undisclosed rehabilitation center, his wife, Gloria, said in a statement. Gammons was stricken at his Cape Cod home June 27 and airlifted to Brigham and Women's Hospital, where he underwent surgery.

Gloria Gammons said her husband and his doctors are pleased with the progress he's been making.

Gammons, 61, is probably the best-known baseball writer of his generation, first with the Boston Globe, then for Sports Illustrated, before joining ESPN in 1990.

He was honored during the 2005 Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Cooperstown, N.Y., with the J.G. Taylor Spink Award for outstanding baseball writing. He was selected in balloting by the Baseball Writers Association of America.

Gammons started his career as a reporter for the Boston Globe in 1969 and wrote a very popular weekly Sunday baseball column for many years. He has also worked for Sports Illustrated covering the National Hockey League, college basketball and Major League Baseball (1976-78, 1986-90).

In 1986, upon his return to Sports Illustrated as a senior writer following a second stay at the Globe, he wrote numerous stories covering some of baseball's most important news events, as well as authoring "Inside Baseball," Sports Illustrated's weekly baseball notebook.

Gammons primarily serves as a studio analyst for ESPN's "Baseball Tonight," but he also does regular spots for "SportsCenter," ESPNEWS and ESPN Radio and contributes to ESPN The Magazine. Beginning this season, he became a reporter for ESPN's "Sunday Night Baseball." He is also a columnist and writes a popular Weblog for ESPN.com.

Gammons is the author of "Beyond the Sixth Game", a look at free agency.

More recently, Gammons has dabbled in music and next week is scheduled to release his first CD, "Never Slow Down, Never Grow Old." The proceeds are designated for the foundation established by Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein, who appears on the album along with several ballplayers and professional musicians.


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