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13 apr 2013 · Robinson replied, "Pee Wee, maybe that's what I appreciated most." When asked in 1997 about the quote by the New York Times, Reese replied, "I seem to remember a conversation along those lines ...
- Brian Cronin
Reese is also famous for his support of his teammate Jackie Robinson, the first black player in the major leagues' modern era, especially in Robinson's difficult first years, most notably when he put his arm around Robinson during a pre-game warmup in front of a heckling crowd.
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7 set 2023 · Enjoy this excerpt from Why We Love Baseball, the new book from distinguished baseball author Joe Posnanski. • Why We Love Baseball: Five Funny Moments. The story of Pee Wee Reese putting his arm around Jackie Robinson at a moment in 1947 when Jackie was at a low point is one of the most celebrated in baseball history.
31 mag 2020 · Pee Wee Reese puts his arm around Jackie Robinson. May 13, 1947. A few years ago, I dived deep into a question: Did Pee Wee Reese really put his arm around Jackie Robinson in...
- Joe Posnanski
2 giu 2020 · Pee Wee Reese putting his arm around Jackie Robinson is a famous moment in Dodgers history, and one of the most famous moments in baseball history. It was portrayed in the movie ‘42.’ it...
Reese, who grew up in the segregated South, is also remembered for the close friendship he formed with Dodgers teammate Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play in the major leagues in the 20th century. After his retirement, Reese worked as a play-by-play announcer with Dizzy Dean on telecasts of
4 gen 2012 · They are Pee Wee Reese and Jackie Robinson. The statue depicts a simple act that was extremely brave for its time: 1947, when America was a separate but unequal society and Robinson became the first of his race to play major-league ball in the 20th century.
