Pee Wee Reese was a legendary baseball player who had a long and successful career in the Major Leagues. He was born in Ekron, Kentucky and began playing baseball at a very young age. He was signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1940 and made his Major League debut in 1940.

Reese was known for his outstanding defensive skills and was considered one of the best shortstops of his era. He was a ten-time All-Star and was selected to the All-Star team in eight consecutive seasons from 1948 to 1955. He was also a two-time World Series champion, winning with the Dodgers in 1955 and 1956.

Reese was also known for his leadership abilities. He was the team captain of the Dodgers from 1949 to 1958 and was a mentor to Jackie Robinson, the first African-American to play in the Major Leagues. He was an advocate for racial integration in baseball and was a vocal supporter of Robinson.

Reese was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1984. He was also named to the Major League Baseball All-Century Team in 1999. He was one of the most beloved players of his era and is remembered for his outstanding defensive skills, leadership abilities, and advocacy for racial integration in baseball.

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