Pee wee reese pictures

By Ken Davidoff. To contribute one assures you of a place in history. To attain both? Both men earned plaques at the Hall of Fame. Frick Award for his broadcasting prowess. Yet the fact that the two men hold a special place in the hearts and minds of those who never even saw them play, that their bond holds as much resonance as ever, speaks volumes to their impact.

Reese is also famous for his support of his teammate Jackie Robinson, the first modern African American player in the major leagues, especially in Robinson's difficult first years. Reese's nickname originated in his childhood, as he was a champion marbles player a little "pee wee" is a small marble. Reese was born in Ekron, Meade County, Kentucky, and raised there until he was nearly eight years old, when his family moved to racially segregated Louisville. In high school, Reese was so small that he did not play baseball until senior year, at which time he weighed only pounds and played just six games as a second baseman. He graduated from duPont Manual High School in He worked as a cable splicer for the Louisville phone company, only playing amateur baseball in a church league.

It was designed to commemorate a moment that occurred in Cincinnati, Ohio, on May 13, , the first game of just the second road series during Robinson's inaugural season, which saw him break the color barrier to become the first African-American major leaguer. It is certainly a great story. The question is, did it actually happen the way the monument and movie said it did?

By Kirsten Danis. He was The Los Angeles Dodgers confirmed that Reese, who underwent surgery for lung cancer in , had died, but the club did not know the location or cause of death.