Pee Wee Reese
- January 9, 2024
- Baseball Player
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Pee Wee Reese |
| Occupation | Baseball Player |
| Date Of Birth | Jul 23, 1918(1918-07-23) |
| Age | 106 |
| Date Of Death | 1999-08-14 |
| Birthplace | Ekron |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Kentucky |
| Horoscope | Cancer |
Pee Wee Reese Biography
| Name | Pee Wee Reese |
| Birthday | Jul 23 |
| Birth Year | 1918 |
| Place Of Birth | Ekron |
| Home Town | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Cancer |
| Spouse | Dorothy Walton Reese |
Pee Wee Reese is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on July 23, 1918 in Ekron, Kentucky, United States. Ten times MLB All-Star shortstop for the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers from 1940 until 1958. He led the team to the World Series Championship in 1955.
He was a close friend and fan of He was a friend and supporter of Jackie Robinson when being African American in professional baseball was still a challenge. when being African American in professional baseball was a struggle.
He was married to Dottie Walton on the 29th of March 1942. There was a son called Mark as well as his daughter was named Barbara.
Pee Wee Reese Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Baseball Player |
| House | Living in own house. |
Pee Wee Reese is one of the richest Baseball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Pee Wee Reese 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
The birth of Harold Reese, he got his nickname, “Pee Wee,” because he was a champion marbles player.
After his retirement in 1958 He was appointed the Dodgers manager, and led them to yet another World Series Championship in 1959.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5 ft 10 in |
Pee Wee Reese height 5 ft 10 in Pee weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Pee Wee Reese Dating?
According to our records, Pee Wee Reese married to Dorothy Walton Reese. As of December 1, 2023, Pee Wee Reese’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Pee Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Pee Wee Reese celebrates birthday on July 23 of every year.
Did Pee Wee Reese like Jackie Robinson?
Reese was a strong supporter and a good friend of the first black Major League Baseball player, Jackie Robinson. He was serving a stint in the Navy when the news of Robinson’s signing came.
Did Pee Wee Reese say maybe tomorrow we'll all wear 42?
The date marks Robinson’s debut as a Brooklyn Dodger in 1947, becoming the first black player in the major leagues. Pee Wee Reese once said to Robinson in a statement of solidarity, “Maybe one day we will all wear 42. That way they won’t be able to tell us apart.”
Why is Pee Wee Reese in the Hall of Fame?
The Dodgers captain was the leader of of a dynasty that produced seven National League pennants and one World Series win. Reese was a 10 time All- Star who finished in the Top 10 of the NL Most Valuable Player Award voting eight times.
Was Pee Wee Reese white or black?
Both are Hall of Famers whose legends transcend batting averages and fielding percentages. One is a white Kentuckian. The other is an African- American from California. They are Pee Wee Reese and Jackie Robinson.
Who was the 2nd black baseball player?
Perhaps no one is more remembered for being second than Larry Doby. He was the second African-American to play in the National League or American League – but the first in the AL – in the modern era after Jackie Robinson.