- Born
- Died
- Birth nameHarold Henry Reese
- Nickname
- The Captain
- Height5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
- Pee Wee Reese was born on July 23, 1918 in Ekron, Kentucky, USA. He was an actor, known for The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950), 1956 World Series (1956) and CBS Bowling Classic (1964). He was married to Dorothy Walton. He died on August 14, 1999 in Louisville, Kentucky, USA.
- SpouseDorothy Walton(March 29, 1942 - August 14, 1999) (his death, 2 children)
- His positive attitude towards people of color, particularly teammate Jackie Robinson
- Number 1 jersey with the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers
- Uniform number 1 retired by the Dodgers.
- Befriended Jackie Robinson when he first came up to the Dodgers.
- Father of Mark Reese.
- Shortstop with the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers, 1940-1942 & 1946-1958.
- Enshrined in the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1984.
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