what is ponyboy known for

Ponyboy is not your typical greaser. He is clever and talented, and going to school and getting good grades actually mean something to him. Ponyboy brings a lot of talent and skill to physical pursuits like athletics and even fighting, but he is also a gifted writer. Sometimes, Ponyboy's dreaminess separates him from the other greasers in his community, but he sees himself as different too.
Ponyboy is also known for his lustrous hair, which also happens to be his pride and joy. Like the other greasers, he wears his hair long, longer than the other boys, he is careful to say. Ponyboy describes the color as "light brown, almost red," and he is clearly proud of his hair as an emblem of his greaser identity.