Joe Pepitone

MLB First Baseman and Outfielder Joe Pepitone

Profession: MLB First Baseman and Outfielder

Nationality:
United States of America
American

Biography: Played the bulk of his career for the New York Yankees, where he was thrice-named to play in the All-Star Game and also won three Golden Glove awards, and he became a cultural icon.

Born: October 9, 1940
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, USA

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Libra

Died: March 13, 2023 (aged 82)

Historical Events

  • 1962-05-23 Joe Pepitone 2nd NY Yankee to hit 2 HRs in 1 inning (Joe DiMaggio)
  • 1969-08-29 Joe Pepitone quits NY Yankees after being fined $500 for leaving the bench

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