Legendary New York Yankee Passes Away

The New York Yankees and the baseball world are mourning the passing of a Yankee great today. Joe Pepitone has died at the age of 82. 

Statement from The New York Yankees on the passing of Joe Pepitone: pic.twitter.com/XckqVACsfa

— New York Yankees (@Yankees) March 13, 2023

Pepitone spent eight years in the Bronx in the 1960s, was a 3-time All-Star and three-time Gold Glover in the outfield. A native New Yorker, Pepitone was a fan favorite for both his play on the field and his charismatic personality, embracing everything it meant to be a Yankee.

We lost a good one today. Rest in Peace Joe Pepitone. Truely was a great friend and teammate. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Pepitone family. pic.twitter.com/b53tdcdaXO

— Fergie Jenkins (@fergieajenkins) March 13, 2023

Best hair in the game. RIP Joe Pepitone. pic.twitter.com/R4FqCx0qEu

— Alan Hahn (@alanhahn) March 13, 2023

And of course, who could forget the time that Kramer plunked him at fantasy camp.  

Joe Pepitone! pic.twitter.com/apGYGAtzei

— Kevin Thang (@Skip2MyJays) March 13, 2023

Pepitone finished his 12-year major league career with 219 home runs and an OPS+ of 105, better than average. He topped the 25-HR mark five times with the Yankees, had a postseason grand slam, and is one of only eight Yankees ever to have 3+ All-Star nods plus 3+ Gold Gloves. He also played four seasons with the Chicago Cubs in the 1970s. 

Joe Pepitone connects on his grand slam in the eighth inning of Game 6 of the 1964 World Series. pic.twitter.com/xvx2Qht9G6

— Baseball In Pics (@baseballinpix) January 4, 2021

RIP Joe Pepitone.