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Johnny Pesky's Number 6 Vandalized Outside Fenway Park

BOSTON (CBS) - Someone spray painted graffiti on Johnny Pesky's number 6 outside Fenway Park.

The paint was found at the top of the number Wednesday.

"It's unfortunate that it happened, but graffiti isn't uncommon in the area, and we will clean this up as soon as possible," team spokesman Kevin Gregg told WBZ-TV in an email Thursday.

There have been no arrests, but Boston police are looking into the vandalism.

Pesky-Honored
Red Sox players line up wearing the number six in memory of the late Johnny Pesky at Fenway Park on August 21, 2012. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Pesky was a long time player, coach, manager, executive and broadcaster with the Red Sox. His number was retired in 2008.

He died in August 2012 at the age of 92.

WBZ NewsRadio 1030's Carl Stevens reports

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