Peter Gammons suffers brain aneurysm, in surgery

**l00k** · June 27th, 2006, 07:43 PM

Sad news:

Peter Gammons suffers brain aneurysm, in surgery
ESPN.com

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 was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2005.
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.

**Gman1524** · June 28th, 2006, 07:38 PM

I hope he will be okay. He is one of the true baseball analysts that I respect.

**l00k** · June 28th, 2006, 07:42 PM

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I hope he will be okay. He is one of the true baseball analysts that I respect.

Same here.

He's in ICU. Aneurysms get worse over time and it will probably be just a matter of time before he dies, unfortunately. I hope I'm wrong and that he makes as close to a full recovery as possible.

**Gman1524** · June 28th, 2006, 07:44 PM

My grandfather died of a brain aneurysm. I'll never forget it.

**l00k** · June 28th, 2006, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Gman1524

My grandfather died of a brain aneurysm. I'll never forget it.

Same here. (again)

My grandfather had one in his sleep and died from it. If he had been awake they could have saved him. In a way, I was glad because he went out painlessly. My father had one two years ago. Scary stuff. I think having lots of headaches might be some sort of precursor to an aneurysm later in life.

**Gman1524** · June 28th, 2006, 07:47 PM

I hope not. I suffer from migraines. I average a headache or two a week, and a migraine about every two weeks. The migraines are so bad that light hurts my eyes, and I get nauseous.

**mudflap4874** · July 7th, 2006, 02:58 PM

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I hope not. I suffer from migraines. I average a headache or two a week, and a migraine about every two weeks. The migraines are so bad that light hurts my eyes, and I get nauseous.

Same here with the migraines .. get them about 3-4 times a week along with the constant ringing in the ears and total sensitivity to light and sounds. I don't even turn the light on in my office because it's too bright .... can't wait til I'm 60.

Gammons is the best analyst I've encountered - that includes MLB, NFL, NHL, NBA. Just so smart and far from egotisical ... I wish I had that man's knowledge and I wish Mel Kiper had his disposition.

Is there any update on Gammon's condition?

**l00k** · July 8th, 2006, 08:53 PM

No update since the following article was posted:

Updated: June 28, 2006, 1:04 PM ET
ESPN baseball analyst Gammons in good condition after aneurysm

Associated Press
Major League Baseball News Wire

BOSTON -- Peter Gammons, an ESPN analyst and member of the writer's wing of the baseball Hall of Fame, was in good condition Wednesday at a Boston hospital after surgery for a brain aneurysm.

The 61--year-old Gammons was treated at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston after being airlifted from a hospital on Cape Cod, where he was stricken at his home Tuesday morning.

"Peter is resting comfortably after surgical repair of a brain aneurysm," his 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, a baseball analyst on ESPN, began his sports writing career at The Boston Globe in 1969. He covered the NHL, baseball and college basketball for Sports Illustrated from 1976-78 and 1986-90, working a second stint at the Globe in between. He joined ESPN full-time in 1990.

At the Globe in the 1970s, Gammons popularized the baseball notes columns that have become staples in Sunday newspapers.

A Boston native who grew up in nearby Groton, Gammons has been a regular on ESPN's Sunday night telecasts this season, working the Braves-Yankees game in New York on Monday night.

Gammons first CD, "Never Slow Down, Never Grow Old," is to be released next week. The proceeds will go to a foundation established by Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein.

**mudflap4874** · July 11th, 2006, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by l00k

No update since the following article was posted:

Updated: June 28, 2006, 1:04 PM ET
ESPN baseball analyst Gammons in good condition after aneurysm

Associated Press
Major League Baseball News Wire

BOSTON -- Peter Gammons, an ESPN analyst and member of the writer's wing of the baseball Hall of Fame, was in good condition Wednesday at a Boston hospital after surgery for a brain aneurysm.

The 61--year-old Gammons was treated at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston after being airlifted from a hospital on Cape Cod, where he was stricken at his home Tuesday morning.

"Peter is resting comfortably after surgical repair of a brain aneurysm," his 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, a baseball analyst on ESPN, began his sports writing career at The Boston Globe in 1969. He covered the NHL, baseball and college basketball for Sports Illustrated from 1976-78 and 1986-90, working a second stint at the Globe in between. He joined ESPN full-time in 1990.

At the Globe in the 1970s, Gammons popularized the baseball notes columns that have become staples in Sunday newspapers.

A Boston native who grew up in nearby Groton, Gammons has been a regular on ESPN's Sunday night telecasts this season, working the Braves-Yankees game in New York on Monday night.

Gammons first CD, "Never Slow Down, Never Grow Old," is to be released next week. The proceeds will go to a foundation established by Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein.

That's good to hear - thanks l00k