Jackie Robinson
What MLB team was Jackie on?
Brooklyn Dodgers
Did Pee Wee sign the petition to get rid of Jackie?
No
What MLB team did Rickey manage?
Brooklyn Dodgers
What Minor league team did Jackie join?
What position did Pee Wee play?
What was Rickey's role in the Dodgers?
He was president of the Dodgers
What position did Jackie play during his rookie season on the Dodgers?
First baseman
What famous moment did Pee Wee have with Jackie?
He put his arm around him, and silenced the crowd
When was Rickey inducted to the Hall of Fame?
1967
What happened on Jackie's first hit on the Montreal Royals?
He hit a home run
When did Pee Wee get inducted in the Hall of Fame?
1984
How many times was Rickey an All-Star?
3
Why did Jackie Robinson propose to his girlfriend BEFORE he joined the Montreal Royals and became famous?
So he knew she loved him for who he was, not because he was famous
How did he get his nickname "Pee Wee" Reese?
He was very good at marbles, and he mainly used small marbles, often called "pee wees" at the time.
Why did Rickey sign Jackie Robinson to the Dodgers?
He coached another black player but he felt he didn't do enough to help them; he didn't want to make the same mistake