Pesky as a player

Pesky started his career with the Red Sox in 1942, batting .331 as a rookie. He served in World War II from 1943-45, and returned to the Red Sox in 1946. He played in Boston from 1946-1952, when he was traded to the Tigers. Pesky, who retired as a player in 1954, finished with a career .307 average. (Pictured from left to right: Dom DiMaggio, Ted Williams, Bobby Doerr, Johnny Pesky, and Joe Dobson pose for a picture Sept. 25, 1950. )