Johnny Pesky, who was in some way connected to the Red Sox for 61 of his 73 years in baseball, passed away Monday at the age of 92. Seen here signing autographs for fans at spring training in 2006, Pesky was a fixture around the team since his playing days in the 1940s and ’50s. Take a look though Pesky’s remarkable life and career.

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 1946-52, 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, Pesky, and Joe Dobson, Sept. 25, 1950.)

Seen here waring their Navy uniforms, Ted Williams (left) and Pesky watched the action from the dugout between the Red Sox and New York Yankees at Fenway Park April 27, 1943. The two were visiting as US Naval Aviation Cadets. Pesky missed the 1943-45 seasons while serving in World War II.

Pesky managed the Red Sox from 1963-64, compiling a record of 146-175. In 1980, Pesky managed the Sox for five games in an interim role, going 1-4.

The right-field foul pole at Fenway Park will forever be known as “Pesky’s Pole.” Standing 302 feet from home plate, it was the only place, teammates used to joke, Pesky could hit a home run. He hit 17 in his career (only six in Fenway Park).

Pesky has been popular with Red Sox players through the years. Here, on his first day in camp in 2002, Sox outfeilder Manny Ramirez picked Pesky up off the ground, his way of saying hello.

On March 3, 2004, the Sox dedicated one of the fields at their minor league complex to Pesky. Here Sox shortstop Nomar Garciaparra (left) gives Pesky a hug and a smile.

The Red Sox presented Pesky with a World Series ring during the team’s ceremony on April 11, 2005. Pesky, of course, was with the team during their memorable 2004 Series run.

During a college baseball game in Fort Myers in the spring of 2006, a Denison University player hit a line drive that struck Pesky, who was sitting in a folding chair no more than 50 feet beyond the infield, in the leg. Pesky came back to the team on crutches.

Just before the 2007 season, MLB once again decided to strictly enforce its rule governing who is allowed in a team’s dugout during a game, which meant Pesky could no longer sit on the bench. Here, Pesky watched the Red Sox-Mariners game in the security room of the clubhouse. “I’ve been there my whole life,” Pesky said. “When it happens to you, it hurts. But I realize I’ve got to go by the rules.”

Boston,MA 09/23/08: The Red Sox announced Sept. 23, 2008 that they will officially retire No. 6 in honor of Johnny Pesky. (Pictured from left: Larry Lucchino, Tom Werner, Pesky, and John Henry.)

More than 500 guests attended The Tradition, honoring Boston’s greatest athletes at the then TD Banknorth Garden Sept. 25, 2009. (Pictured from left: Boston Celtics great Bill Russell, Anita Dias and Pesky.)

In recent years, Pesky has announced, “Play ball” at Sox home openers.