O/T: Johnny Pesky passed away today at 92

[scooter729]

A real legend for 60+ years for the Red Sox, and truly a super nice guy to talk to, who really loved interacting with fans and especially kids.

RIP to #6....

[sox1903wschamp]

Sad to hear this. My Uncle always called him Mr. Red Sox. RIP Johnny.

[Bocabirdman]

Originally Posted by sox1903wschamp

Sad to hear this. My Uncle always called him Mr. Red Sox. RIP Johnny.

Wow....I was telling a friend this morning about a few cards that I picked up yesterday. One was the 54 Bowman Johnny Pesky. I had to explain who he was and about the "Pesky Pole". I have great memories of him as a broadcaster years ago too.....Bobby Doerr stands alone?..

[barrysloate]

He was recently at the ceremony to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Fenway Park. He had a long and productive life.

[wolf441]

RIP Mr Pesky. Always a class act. You will be missed.

[Bosox Blair]

RIP Johnny...a great player and a great human. Anyone who doubts his greatness needs to check out his stats from 1942, 1946 and 1947 (btw, the years in between he was in military service). Really fantastic.

I have a throwback 1946 Pesky jersey and I'll wear it in his honour tonight.

Cheers,
Blair

[Ladder7]

We were lucky to have seen Mr Red Sox at the 100th.