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Garrett Whitlock of Red Sox honors late brother with song ‘Bury Me in Georgia’ when entering games
- During a May 13, 2025 game in Detroit against the Tigers, Red Sox pitcher Garrett Whitlock paid tribute to his late younger brother.
- Whitlock's brother Gavrie drowned in Lake Lanier near Atlanta on September 2, 2023, leading Whitlock to find a tribute through music.
- Whitlock, a 28-year-old right-handed reliever and Jimmy Fund Captain, plays Kane Brown's country song 'Bury Me in Georgia' when he jogs to the mound at Fenway Park.
- Whitlock described the tribute as a meaningful method to both honor his brother’s memory and appreciate the emotional impact of the song.
- Whitlock's tribute remains mostly unnoticed by teammates except possibly Brennan Bernardino, reflecting personal remembrance and emotional connection during games.
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Garrett Whitlock of Red Sox honors late brother with song ‘Bury Me in Georgia’ when entering games - Boston News, Weather, Sports
BOSTON (AP) — Red Sox reliever Garrett Whitlock has quietly found a way to honor his younger brother, who drowned nearly two years ago. When he enters from the bullpen at Fenway Park, the 28-year-old right-hander jogs to the mound with country artist Kane Brown’s song “Bury Me in Georgia” playing in the background. “When my brother did pass away, I would hear that song and it would remind me of him a lot,” Whitlock told The Associated Press whil…
Washington Top News
Garrett Whitlock of Red Sox honors late brother with song ‘Bury Me in Georgia’ when entering games
BOSTON (AP) — Red Sox reliever Garrett Whitlock has quietly found a way to honor his younger brother, who drowned nearly two years ago. When he enters from the bullpen at Fenway Park, the 28-year-old right-hander jogs to the mound with country artist Kane Brown’s song “Bury Me in Georgia” playing in the background. “When my brother did pass away, I would hear that song and it would remind me of him a lot,” Whitlock told The Associated Press whil…
Ottumwa Courier
Garrett Whitlock of Red Sox honors late brother with song 'Bury Me in Georgia' when entering games
Red Sox reliever Garrett Whitlock has quietly found a way to honor his younger brother, who drowned nearly two years ago. When he enters from the bullpen at Fenway Park, the 28-year-old right-hander jogs to the mound with country artist…
Garrett Whitlock of Red Sox honors late brother with song 'Bury Me in Georgia' when entering games - Seymour Tribune
BOSTON (AP) — Red Sox reliever Garrett Whitlock has quietly found a way to honor his younger brother, who drowned nearly two years ago. When he enters from the bullpen at Fenway Park, the 28-year-old right-hander jogs to the mound with country artist Kane Brown’s song “Bury Me in Georgia” playing in the background. “When my brother did pass away, I would hear that song and it would remind me of him a lot,” Whitlock told The Associated Press whil…
Gainesville softball honors late teammate
After falling in the district championship game on Wednesday, the Gainesville Lady Bulldogs released balloons to remember sister, cousin and teammate Andrea Winrod, who passed late last year. In the crowd is her sister Amie, the starting catcher, who now wears number 11: Andrea’s number. Plato, their opponent, also took to the field. Both teams coming together to pray for Winrod and her family. “Andrea will always be in our hearts,” said Gainesv…
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