“Thinking about the things that happened, I don't know any other ball player would could have done what he (Jackie Robinson) did. To be able to hit with everybody yelling at him. He had to block all that out, block out everything but this ball that is coming in at a hundred miles an hour and he's got a split second to make up his mind if it's in or out or down or coming at his head, a split second to swing. To do what he did has got to be the most tremendous thing I've ever seen in sports.”
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Pee Wee Reese
Pee Wee Reese, born on July 23, 1918, and passed away on August 14, 1999, was an American professional baseball player. Known for his exceptional defensive skills and leadership, he played for the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers during his career, becoming a legendary figure in baseball history. more
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