Joe Pepitone, New York Yankees, 1965 Magazine Page Photo
The Page from the 1965 Big Time Baseball publication focuses on Joe Pepitone, a first baseman for the New York Yankees. Born on October 9, 1940, in Brooklyn, New York, Pepitone bats and throws left-handed. In 1964, he had a batting average of .251, along with 28 home runs and 100 RBIs. His lifetime statistics indicate a batting average of .258, with 62 home runs and 206 RBIs. Pepitone played a significant role for the Yankees during the mid-1960s, a period when the team was undergoing transitions within the American League. Known for both his fielding skills and his power hitting, Pepitone contributed to the Yankees’ competitive standing within Major League Baseball during this era.