Johnny Pesky
John Michael Pesky
Born: February 27, 1919
Portland, OR US
Deceased: August 13, 2012
Danvers, MA US
Coaching Career: 1956-1990
Johnny Pesky compiled a record of 708 wins and 627 losses in his managing career with the Durham Bulls, Birmingham Barons, Lancaster Red Roses, Knoxville Smokies, Victoria Rosebuds, Seattle Rainiers, Boston Red Sox, Columbus Jets and Pawtucket Red Sox. He began managing during the 1956 season and last managed during the 1990 campaign.
Coaching Record:
| Season | League | Level | Team | G | W | L | W% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | CL | B | Durham Bulls | 153 | 84 | 69 | .549 | |
| 1957 | SA | AA | Birmingham Barons | 153 | 74 | 79 | .484 | |
| 1958 | EL | A | Lancaster Red Roses | 132 | 75 | 57 | .568 | |
| 1959 | SAL | A | Knoxville Smokies | 140 | 78 | 62 | .557 | |
| 1960 | TL | AA | Victoria Rosebuds | 146 | 77 | 69 | .527 | |
| 1961 | PCL | AAA | Seattle Rainiers | 154 | 86 | 68 | .558 | |
| 1962 | PCL | AAA | Seattle Rainiers | 150 | 76 | 74 | .507 | |
| 1963 | AL | Maj | Boston Red Sox | 161 | 76 | 85 | .472 | |
| 1964 | AL | Maj | Boston Red Sox | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1968 | IL | AAA | Columbus Jets | 146 | 82 | 64 | .562 | |
| 1980 | AL | Maj | Boston Red Sox | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1990 | IL | AAA | Pawtucket Red Sox | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| Totals | 1335 | 708 | 627 | .530 |
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