On Friday night, the Boston Red Sox plan to retire David Ortiz‘s jersey in what’s sure to be a heartfelt ceremony full of effusive praise for the former Red Sox slugger. But before all of that, Ortiz faced hours of insults from comedians and athletes alike Thursday night at the Roast of David Ortiz at the House of Blues.
Sportscenter anchor Jonathan Coachman emceed the ceremonies, with comedians Bill Burr, Lenny Clarke, Adam Ray, Sarah Tiana, and Josh Wolf, actor Anthony Mackie (The Avengers), New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, and Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia serving as the roasting panel.