How to Collect: The Best Pee Wee Reese Cards to Collect

Collect Pee Wee Reese

Date: Jul 23, 2025
Topics: Baseball, Brooklyn Dodgers, Cards and Culture, How to Collect, MLB, pee wee reese
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Pee Wee Reese’s career was defined by leadership, consistency, and quiet strength. As the captain of the Brooklyn Dodgers during a transformative era in baseball, Reese was more than just a slick fielding shortstop. He was the glue of one of the most storied teams in history.

A perennial All-Star and two-time World Series champion, Reese’s impact extended far beyond the diamond. His support for Jackie Robinson during the integration of baseball remains one of the most powerful acts of courage and solidarity the sport has ever seen.

For collectors, Reese’s cards represent more than a Hall of Fame shortstop. They reflect the story of a steady, respected leader who stood tall in moments that defined both baseball and the country.


Top Pee Wee Reese Cards


1956 Topps Baseball #260 Pee Wee Reese

player Info

• hall of famer
• 10-time all-star

Set Info

• 340-card set

what they said

• “If I had my career to play over, one thing I’d do differently is swing more. Those 1,200 walks I got, nobody remembers them.” – Pee Wee Reese

1941 Play Ball #54 Pee Wee Reese RC

player Info

• two-time world series champion
• 1952 nl stolen base leader

Set Info

• 72-card set

What They Said

• “he took charge out there.” – dodgers teammate jackie robinson

1953 Topps Baseball #76 Pee Wee Reese

player Info

• his no. 1 is retired by the Los Angeles Dodgers
• made mlb debut on april 23, 1940

set Info

• 274-card set

What They Said

• “You shouldn’t forget that Pee Wee was the captain, and he led the way. Pee Wee was more than a friend. Pee Wee was a good man.” – jackie robinson’s wife, rachel robinson

1951 Bowman Baseball #80 Pee Wee Reese

player info

• 1947 nl walks leader
• 1947 Nl runs scored leader

Set Info

• 324-card set

What They Said

• “Reese is a sensational fielder. There’s no doubt about that.” – former red sox manager joe cronin

1957 Topps Baseball #30 Pee Wee Reese

player Info

• finished in the top 10 for nl mvp eight times
• four-time league leader in put outs

Set Info

• 407-card set

what they said

• “Competitive fire and professional pride complemented dependable glove, reliable base-running and clutch-hitting as significant factors in 7 Dodger pennants.” – reese’s hall of fame plaque


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