Acting
Johnny Pesky
Born — Died
1919-02-27 — 2012-08-13
Place of birth
Portland, Oregon, USA
Known for
Acting
Credits
2 titles
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 from 1963 to 1964, and in September 1980. A left-handed hitter who threw right-handed, Pesky was a tough man for pitchers to strike out. He was the first American League (AL) player to score 6 runs …
Known for
NRThe World Series DVD is more than 80 minutes of pure, inside baseball action. This program includes the spectacular, exclusive high definition imagery captured by Major League Baseball Productions crews, exclusive behind the scenes access and interviews, and all of the history making moments fans remember from television coverage.
2004 Boston Red Sox: The Official World Series Film
2004
NRThe story of Boston fans, from their "birth" as the 200 "Roxbury Rooters" in 1897 to their transformation into millions known today as RED SOX NATION. Through rare images and film the saga is told by Boston baseball legends like Johnny Pesky and Peter Gammons, historians, Red Sox players and officials, everyday fans and the Red Sox Nation members descended from the original "Rooters".
Rooters: Birth of Red Sox Nation
2007
Film credits
2000s · 2 titles
NRThe World Series DVD is more than 80 minutes of pure, inside baseball action. This program includes the spectacular, exclusive high definition imagery captured by Major League Baseball Productions crews, exclusive behind the scenes access and interviews, and all of the history making moments fans remember from television coverage.
2004 Boston Red Sox: The Official World Series Film
2004
NRThe story of Boston fans, from their "birth" as the 200 "Roxbury Rooters" in 1897 to their transformation into millions known today as RED SOX NATION. Through rare images and film the saga is told by Boston baseball legends like Johnny Pesky and Peter Gammons, historians, Red Sox players and officials, everyday fans and the Red Sox Nation members descended from the original "Rooters".
Rooters: Birth of Red Sox Nation
2007