Background
Ewing (then Cohen) was born in Odessa, Ukraine to Jewish-Russian parents and emigrated with them to the United States in 1904.
Ewing (then Cohen) was born in Odessa, Ukraine to Jewish-Russian parents and emigrated with them to the United States in 1904.
In order to avoid anti-semitism Cohen became "Ewing". He later attended Lebanon Valley College. In 1921, Reuben received a contract with the Saint His short career featured no highlights and lasted only three games and spanned only seven days from June 21 to June 27, with Ewing at bat once.
He was an outfielder Although in his amateur career he had at times played second base.
He was not particularly proud of his Jewish roots.