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Red Sox Legend Johnny Pesky Dies at 92

Swampscott's Johnny Pesky was a source of pride for the town. A Red Sox legend. Leave any comments about Johnny in the comments section after the story.

 

Red Sox legend Johnny Pesky died today at the age of 92.

He was Mr. Red Sox.  A personable ambassador for the game and a longtime presence in the Red Sox dugout.

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Comments and condolences are flowing over social media.

Here is what Gordon Edes had to say: No one ever loved the Red Sox more.

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