Harold Pee Wee Reese was acquired by the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1939, marking the beginning of his Hall of Fame career. He became the Dodgers' everyday shortstop in 1941 and played a crucial role in winning the National League pennant. Over 16 seasons, Reese batted .269 and became a cornerstone of the team, known for his relationships with teammates, including Jackie Robinson. He participated in seven pennants and one World Series, ending his career with the Dodgers in 1958. Reese was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1984, with his jersey number retired by the Dodgers during Oldtimers Day.
From 1947 to 1956, Reese appeared in no fewer than 140 games and was one of the pillars of the franchise. Reese wasn't an MVP-level player, but he was what embodied that caliber teammate and role model.
Reese's final season with the Dodgers was in 1958, their first in Los Angeles after moving from Brooklyn. However, he appeared in just 59 games.
Reese was voted into the Hall of Fame on March 4, 1984.
During his career, Reese batted .269/.366/.377 with 330 doubles, 80 triples, 126 home runs, 885 RBI and 232 stolen bases in 9,470 plate appearances across 2,166 games.
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