Johnny Pesky
Acting
Birthday
1919/02/27
Day of death
2012/08/13 (93 years old)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Portland, Oregon, USA
Also know as
John Michael Pesky, John Michael Paveskovich, The Needle, Mr. Red Sox, John Pesky, John Paveskovich
Biography
John Michael Pesky was an American professional baseball player, manager and coach. He was a shortstop and third baseman during a ten-year major league playing career, appearing in 1,270 games played in 1942 and from 1946 to 1954 for three teams. He missed the 1943–45 seasons while serving in World War II. Pesky was associated with the Boston Red Sox for 61 of his 73 years in baseball—from 1940 through June 3, 1952, 1961 through 1964, and from 1969 until his death. Pesky also managed the Red Sox...Read more
