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Peter Gammons
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Gammons in 2010
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| Born | April 9, 1945 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
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| Other names | The Goose |
| Education | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
| Occupation | Sportswriter |
| Title | Major League Baseball Analyst |
| Spouse(s) | Gloria |
| Awards | J. G. Taylor Spink Award (2004) |
Peter Gammons is a well-known American sports writer and TV personality. He was born on April 9, 1945. He won a special award, the J. G. Taylor Spink Award, for his amazing baseball writing. This award comes from the Baseball Writers' Association of America.
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Early Life and Education
Peter Gammons grew up in Groton, Massachusetts. He went to Groton School and finished there in 1965. After high school, he studied at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
While in college, Peter worked for the student newspaper, The Daily Tar Heel. He also worked at the student radio station, WXYC. This helped him start his career in journalism.
Career in Sports Media
Writing for Newspapers and Magazines
After college in 1969, Peter Gammons started his career as a journalist. He began working at The Boston Globe newspaper. For many years, he was the main writer covering the Boston Red Sox baseball team.
He also wrote for other big sports publications. He was a lead baseball writer for Sports Illustrated magazine. Peter also wrote columns for The Sporting News. He has written several books about baseball too.
Working in Television
In 1988, Peter Gammons joined ESPN, a major sports TV network. He became a popular analyst, talking about baseball in the studio. He often appeared on shows like Baseball Tonight and SportsCenter.
He also wrote articles for ESPN's website, ESPN.com. In 2006, he became a reporter for ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball. After 20 years at ESPN, he decided to leave in 2009. He wanted to try new things and have a less busy schedule.
After leaving ESPN, Peter joined the MLB Network and MLB.com. He works as an on-air and online analyst there. He also works for NESN, a sports network in New England.
Other Activities
Peter Gammons helps decide who wins the Fielding Bible Awards. These awards recognize the best defensive players in Major League Baseball. They are an alternative to the Gold Glove Awards.
Awards and Recognition
Peter Gammons has received many honors for his work.
- He was named the National Sportswriter of the Year three times: in 1989, 1990, and 1993.
- Yale University gave him an honorary award called the Poynter Fellow.
- In 2004, he received the J. G. Taylor Spink Award. This award is given for excellent baseball writing by the BBWAA.
- The City of Boston declared January 9, 2009, as Peter Gammons Day.
- A scholarship was created in his name. The "Peter Gammons - Foundation To Be Named Later Scholarship" helps students from Boston Public Schools go to college.
- In 2018, he was added to the Cape Cod Baseball League Hall of Fame. This was for his long-time support of the league.
- The Boston Baseball Band even wrote a song about him called "Jammin' With Peter Gammons."
Music and Charity
Peter Gammons loves music, especially indie rock and blues. He is part of the music scene in Boston. He plays the guitar and sings at a special concert event called Hot Stove, Cool Music.
This concert raises money for charity. It helps the Foundation To Be Named Later, which supports young people in the Boston area. Peter's first music album, Never Slow Down, Never Grow Old, came out in 2006. The money from this album also went to charity.
He helped start the Hot Stove Cool Music concerts in 2000. These events happen twice a year to raise funds for good causes.
Personal Life
Peter Gammons lives in Boston, Massachusetts and Cape Cod, Massachusetts with his wife, Gloria.
In 2006, Peter had a serious health scare. He recovered well and returned to his work later that year. He made his first public appearance after his recovery at Fenway Park, watching the Boston Red Sox play.
