George Shuba(1924-2014)
George Shuba was an American professional baseball player. He was an
outfielder for the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1948-1955 and played in 3
World Series. Shuba is remembered for an AP photo of his handshake at
home plate with Jackie Robinson who was crossing the plate after a home
run for the minor league Montreal Royals on April 18, 1946 that became
an iconic image for the acceptance of black players in American
professional sports.