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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