What is Johnny Pesky's middle name?
Michael
What is Johnny Pesky's full name?
John Michael Paveskovich
Johnny Pesky nickname(s):
Johnny
Johnny Pesky date of birth:
September 27, 1919
How old was Johnny Pesky when died?
92
Where was Johnny Pesky born?
Portland, Oregon, USA
When did Johnny Pesky die?
August 13, 2012
Where did Johnny Pesky die?
Danvers, Massachusetts, USA
How tall is Johnny Pesky?
5' 9" (175 cm)
How much does Johnny Pesky weigh?
168 lbs (76.2 kg)
Johnny Pesky body shape:
Athletic
What color are Johnny Pesky's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Johnny Pesky's hair?
Grey
Johnny Pesky distinctive features:
Needlenose, Mr. Red Sox
Is Johnny Pesky gay or straight?
Straight
What is Johnny Pesky's ethnicity?
White
What is Johnny Pesky nationality?
American
Where did Johnny Pesky go to school?
Lincoln (Portland, OR)
What is Johnny Pesky's occupation?
Former Major League Baseball Player
Johnny Pesky claim to fame:
Boston Red Sox
Who is Johnny Pesky's father?
Jakov Paveskovich (Jul. 1, 1873 - Oct. 7, 1948)
Who is Johnny Pesky's mother?
Marija Bajama Paveskovich (1887 - Feb. 19, 1953)
Johnny Pesky brother(s):
Vince Paveskovich (August 21, 1921), Anthony J. Paveskovich (1912 - 1965)
Short Biography
John Michael "Johnny" Pesky (born John Michael Paveskovich; February 27, 1919 – August 13, 2012), nicknamed "The Needle" and "Mr. Red Sox", 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 different 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. His biography is Mr. Red Sox by Bill Nowlin, published by Rounder Books.