


Joe Pepitone, a charismatic first baseman and outfielder on the Yankees in the 1960s, has died at 82.
The Yankees announced the news in a statement.
“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.
“As a native New Yorker, he embraced everything about being a Yankee during both his playing career — which included three All-Star appearances and three Gold Gloves — and in the decades thereafter. You always knew when Joe walked into a room — his immense pride in being a Yankee was always on display.
“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 Manual Training High School product (now known as John Jay High School) was a member of the Yankees’ 1962 World Series team, though he did not appear in the Fall Classic that season.
He did appear in the World Series for the Yankees in 1963 and 1964, when they lost to the Dodgers and Cardinals.
Pepitone hit .258 for his career with 219 homers, 721 RBIs and 1,315 hits.