Johnny Pesky (full name: John Michael Pesky; no nicknames) played shortstop, third baseman and second baseman from 1942 until 1954 for the Boston Red Sox, Detroit Tigers and Washington Senators. He played for the Red Sox from 1942 - 1952, Tigers from 1952 - 1954 and Senators in 1954. Over 10 seasons, he played 1270 games, hit 17 home runs, drove in 867 runs, and stole 53 bases. Born on September 27, 1919 in Portland, OR, Pesky stands 5' 9" and weighs 168 lb. He attended Lincoln (Portland, OR) high school. His debut was on April 14, 1942 and he played his final game on September 24, 1954. Common misspellings of his name include John johhny Michael jonny jonnie johny Johnny johnnie johney john Pesky.