At the age of 92 another beloved baseball player passes away. He served in World War II and had a successful baseball career. He was a hero on and off the field. Pesky's number is retired by the Boston Red Sox and is the only Red Sox's retired number not to be in the Hall of Fame. He wasn't just named Pesky, he was a pesky hitter. Johnny held a career .307 batting average and a .389 on base percentage over his wartime shortened 10 year career.
In Fenway Park the right field foul pole is closer than any other field due to the park's odd dimensions. That pole was named after Johnny Pesky because people who saw him play said that was the only spot he could hit a home run. In 1270 games played the infielder hit a total of 17 home runs, but made his presence seen while on the diamond.
RIP Johnny Pesky 1919-2012
You will be remembered.
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