Joe Pepitone, a charismatic first baseman and outfielder on the Yankees in the 1960s, has died at 82.
“The Yankees are deeply saddened by the passing of former Yankee Joe Pepitone, whose playful and charismatic personality and on-field contributions made him a favorite of generations of Yankees fans even beyond his years with the team in the 1960s,” the team said.Joe Pepitone played for the Yankees from 1962-69.
“He will be missed by our entire organization, and we offer our deepest condolences to his family, friends and all who knew him.” Pepitone played for the Yankees from 1962-69, and later played for the Astros, Cubs and Braves in a career that ended in 1973. The Brooklyn native and John Jay High School product was a member of the Yankees’ 1962 World Series team, though he did not appear in the Fall Classic that season.
Joe Pepitone and Chris CHambliss during Old Timers’ Day at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, N.Y., July 7, 2007He did appear in the World Series for the Yankees in 1963 and 1964, when they lost to the Dodgers and Cardinals.
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