I’m really glad the Red Sox decided to name the right field pole at Fenway the “Pesky Pole.” It took a lot of courage and heart to officially name an object it’s unofficial nickname for the past 50-plus years. I’ve got to agree with Eric Wilbur on this one, the Sox should do the right thing and retire the guy’s number.

You know how a lot of people say that they don’t believe something is real until they tell their Mom/Dad/Granmother/Grandfather/Brother/Sister/etc? Johnny Pesky is that person for the Red Sox. The World Series win wasn’t complete until you saw Pesky celebrate. Papi’s record-breaking home run wasn’t real until he hugged Pesky in the dugout. The guy suits up every day even though he’s 87 (happy birthday by the way!), and hits guys fungos before every game (ankle willing). He may not have had the talent of Williams or Yaz (his six career Fenway home runs prove that), but the guy cares for the Red Sox more than anybody. I doubt he would ever ask for it, but the Sox should do the classy thing and retire his number. Not a soul in Red Sox Nation would complain.