New York Yankees fans pay tribute to Joe Pepitone following death of Bronx Bombers hero

Former New York Yankees first baseman Joe Pepitone died on Monday at the age of 82.

A New York native, Pepitone made his MLB debut with the Yankees in 1962 and spent a total of seven years with the organization. He was extremely popular among fans and caused an uproar every time he set foot on the field.

He will be remembered for entertaining the Bronx crowd with several magnificent performances on the field.

The Yankees released a statement paying tribute to Pepitone.

“The Yankees are deeply saddened by the passing of former Yankee Joe Pepitone, whose playful and charismatic personality and on-field contributions made him a favorite of generations of Yankees fans even beyond his years with the team in the 1960s,” the team said in a statement.

Fans flocked to Twitter upon the announcement of Pepitone's demise to offer their condolences.

Harley Peyton

@HarleyPeyton

For a young kid, one of the coolest Yankees of them all. twitter.com/yankees/status…

New York Yankees

@Yankees

Statement from The New York Yankees on the passing of Joe Pepitone:

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Statement from The New York Yankees on the passing of Joe Pepitone: https://t.co/XckqVACsfa

For a young kid, one of the coolest Yankees of them all. twitter.com/yankees/status…

Marianne McDonald

@Mariann33793704

@Yankees He was my gramma's favorite! She got us started loving the Yankees back in the early 60's!

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@Yankees He was my gramma's favorite! She got us started loving the Yankees back in the early 60's!

Hurley

@mikeehurl

@Yankees Joe Pepitone was the man.

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@Yankees Joe Pepitone was the man. https://t.co/WcJqRR0ikp

Joe Pepitone was not just a great ballplayer but also a great human being. He attracted fans from all age groups.

The black armband would be a well-deserved tribute to the tireless first baseman who always gave his all.

Mike Carbone

@MikeCarboneJr

@Yankees You guys better wear a black armband for him

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@Yankees You guys better wear a black armband for him

samantha 🍓🎰

@newportliving

@Yankees my dad’s favorite, he met joe about 10 years ago and always says it was the greatest day of his life. just let him know that joe passed and he said, “i’m so upset, i’m so glad i got to meet him”

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@Yankees my dad’s favorite, he met joe about 10 years ago and always says it was the greatest day of his life. just let him know that joe passed and he said, “i’m so upset, i’m so glad i got to meet him” https://t.co/D2eEnf97nv

Stephen Nixon

@Stephen28157618

@Yankees I saw him play a doubleheader and hit a Homer. The Yankees lost both games but he was made for the short porch in right and was a great 1st baseman. RIP Joe

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@Yankees I saw him play a doubleheader and hit a Homer. The Yankees lost both games but he was made for the short porch in right and was a great 1st baseman. RIP Joe 🙏

christopha

@miguelandujar23

@Yankees I hope Larry got his jersey

@Yankees I hope Larry got his jersey

Frank

@FranktheTank092

@Yankees Hope they wear the black arm band for Joe Pep this year! The Kid from Brooklyn!! Rest In Paradise Joe!!

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@Yankees Hope they wear the black arm band for Joe Pep this year! The Kid from Brooklyn!! Rest In Paradise Joe!!

Alex Kamali

@alexkamali21

@Yankees Rest in peace leg

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@Yankees Rest in peace leg https://t.co/7kfx6DrQlA

Mark Miller

@TheRealMills16

@Yankees Joe Pepitone knows that Cosmo Kramer owns the inside part of the plate.

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@Yankees Joe Pepitone knows that Cosmo Kramer owns the inside part of the plate.

mew's mom

@MicroMeloneMom

@Yankees So very sad to me. One of my favorites. Always in trouble for his long hair. Such a different Yankee era.

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@Yankees So very sad to me. One of my favorites. Always in trouble for his long hair. Such a different Yankee era.

Daniel Murray

@DMurr53

@Yankees Got a tour of Yankee stadium when I was 10. He was outside and took pictures with all of us. Had no clue who he was at the time but it’s a great memory. RIP Joe

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@Yankees Got a tour of Yankee stadium when I was 10. He was outside and took pictures with all of us. Had no clue who he was at the time but it’s a great memory. RIP Joe

Steve S

@Sascol1995

@Yankees My father took me to an event as a kid to see him speak…maybe 1977. Had never heard of him but he left a big impression with his speech. RIP.

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@Yankees My father took me to an event as a kid to see him speak…maybe 1977. Had never heard of him but he left a big impression with his speech. RIP.

Joe Pepitone was a 3-time All-Star

Joe Pepitone was signed by the New York Yankees as an amateur free agent in 1958 and made his MLB debut in 1962. He spent seven years with the Yankees before representing the Houston Astros, Chicago Cubs, and Atlanta Braves.

Pepitone was a three-time MLB All-Star and won three Gold Glove awards. He will always be remembered for his outlandish attitude and bravado on the field!

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