Gedman Takes Baseball Roots into Rink
The following article featuring Harvard defenseman Marissa Gedman appeared in the November 4 issue of the Harvard Crimson.
BY SCOTT A. SHERMAN
CRIMSON STAFF WRITER
At Harvard, it’s never too difficult to find an undergrad with a well-known politician, writer, or academic for a parent. But a well-known baseball player? Doesn’t happen nearly as often.
But that is indeed the case for Marissa Gedman, a freshman defender on the women’s ice hockey team. Gedman’s father, Rich, played 12 Major League seasons from 1980 to 1992 and is recognized around Boston for his 10-year stint as a catcher for the Red Sox.
“For me, it wasn’t any different than having any other dad,” Marissa says of growing up. “When I was younger I probably didn’t even understand that he was famous.”
Complete article can be accessed via the Crimson Web site by clicking here.
