YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - George "Shotgun" Shuba, a member of the 1955 World Series champion Brooklyn Dodgers who was best known for offering a congratulatory handshake to minor league teammate Jackie Robinson, died Monday. He was 89.
The Los Angeles Dodgers said Shuba died at his home in Youngstown, Ohio. No cause of death was given.
Shuba, who was white, congratulated his teammate on the Montreal Royals near home plate after Robinson hit a three-run homer on April 18, 1946, off Jersey City Giants pitcher Warren Sandell. The moment shared by a smiling Robinson and Shuba was captured in a famous photograph and dubbed "A Handshake for the Century."
8 George Shuba 5-11 180 Right throw Left hit
He was a good pinch hitter but could not crack the outfield of
Sandy Amoros and Duke Snider being there
Shuba hit over 300 in 1952
8 George Shuba 5-11 180 Right throw Left hit
He was a good pinch hitter but could not crack the outfield of
Sandy Amoros and Duke Snider being there
Shuba hit over 300 in 1952