Career
Reese tied for the American League lead in pinch hits with 13 in 1967. He is also the co-holder of the major league record for pinch-hit grand slam home runs in a career with three. Reese is also in the record books for two strikeouts: as the final out in Catfish Hunter"s perfect game on May 8, 1968, and as Nolan Ryan"s 383rd strikeout victim of the 1973 season (September 27), the still-standing single-season record breaking Sandy Koufax"s record of 382 in 1965.
Reese went on to a career in the distilled spirits industry, retiring in 2003 as Chief Executive Officer of Jim Beam Brands headquartered in the Chicago suburb of Deerfield, Illinois.