Joe Pepitone

Baseball player and coach, All-Star

Joe Pepitone - Baseball player and coach, All-Star
Born

October 9th, 1940
84 years ago

Died

2023
2 years ago — 83 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a first baseman and outfielder in Major League Baseball. Spent significant time with the New York Yankees and was a member of the team during their championship years. Achieved three All-Star selections in the early 1960s. Transitioned to coaching after retirement, contributing to various teams in different capacities.

Played for the New York Yankees from 1962 to 1969

Selected as an All-Star in 1962, 1963, and 1964

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