Reese integrated baseball:
There were lots of folks involved for sure, Manager Leo Durocher told Dixie Walker and his little group of petitioners where to stick that petition.
A story about “Leo the Lip” Durocher.
At least once every game he would run out of the dugout, wave his hands around as it looked as if he was screaming in the umpire’s face. It was a a show for the fans. In actuality he would be politely asking about the ump’s family, had the umpire seen any good movies, found a good new restaurant, etc.
Fans never knew... and loved it!