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Pignatano spent his career as a backup catcher. The Brooklyn native began with the Dodgers in their last season in his home borough, but ultimately lost out to John Roseboro in the competition to succeed Roy Campanella as the Dodgers' catcher. Pignatano saw the most action with the A's in 1961, reaching career highs of .243, four HR, and 22 RBI in 243 at-bats. He became the Senators' bullpen coach under manager Gil Hodges, a former Dodger and Met teammate, and followed him to the Mets in 1968. He got extensive publicity for the tomato garden he planted in the bullpen. Met pitcher Pete Falcone was his cousin. (SFS)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » July 27, 1959: The Dodgers move into first place on Roger Craig's 2–0 win. Joe Pignatano and Don Zimmer hit solo home runs. A year ago on this date the Dodgers were in last place. » September 30, 1962: The Cubs turn a triple play and beat New York 5–1, a 20th-century major-league record 120th loss for the Mets. Catcher Joe Pignatano of the Mets hits into the triple play in the 8th inning, his last at bat in the major leagues. Ken Hubbs starts the play, which goes 4–3.