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Red Sox players all wore Johnny Pesky's No. 6 on their jerseys as the team honored the late legend during Tuesday's game.

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The team showed Pesky, a symbol of the franchise for decades, on the video board before the game.

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Pesky's son, David, threw out the first pitch to David Ortiz with Jerry Remy at his side.

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Noted author Stephen King (center) was among the fans honoring Pesky during the pregame ceremony.

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The Red Sox carved Pesky's No. 6 into the grass behind the shortstop position, where Pesky once played.

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The Pesky Pole in right field was a point of focus as the team honored their late legend.