In honor of our new president taking office, we've lowered the price of George "Shotgun" Shuba's latest book.  We are doing our part to help America by providing our own economic stimulus package by offering his book at $15.00 as well as lowering shipping to $5.50. The book can be purchased through our website now by clicking on the Shuba Store Tab!

George's Book: "My Memories as a Brooklyn Dodger" was released on July 25, 2007. Get the real story on "A Handshake for the Century" and find out in his own words about his thrilling pinch-hit home run off of Allie Reynolds of the New York Yankees in the 1953 Fall Classic. Plus, many more stories that you will truly enjoy reading.

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Quickmit Mania

All new Quickmit...conceived by George "Shotgun" Shuba. The first product ever invented to aid you in catching that foul or homerun ball at your local Baseball Park.

Sports Collector's Digest talks briefly about our debut to the market.
The Infield Dirt with T.S. O'Connell - Friday, March 27, 2009

The Quickmit is a piece of foam that is sticky on both sides covered by a decorative paper label. The label can be custom designed with advertising, logos, a baseball scorecard or anything you can imagine. You simply peel off both labels and stick one side to your hand and the other side is used to catch a foul ball or home run ball.

Buy Yours Today! To place orders call Mike Shuba at 330-506-7567.

'Handshake of the Century'
August 14, 2008

Peterman's Eye: a Community of Curious Minds

"In the third inning, Robinson hit a two-run homer to left field. As he crossed the plate, one of his white teammates, George "Shotgun" Shuba, shook his hand. And everyone noticed..."

Shuba Recalls Glory Days
Tuesday, October 7, 2008

The Vindicator - Written by Greg Gulas

"The retired major leaguer says today’s players are worth the money they receive. The local slugger, who made a name for himself as the first National Leaguer to register a pinch-hit home run in the World Series, readily admits that today’s players are bigger and stronger than the players from his era."

Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Dodgers to host two Adult Baseball Camps at Dodgertown in Vero Beach, Florida

Indian River County - Adult Fantasy Camp players at Dodgertown in Vero Beach
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The Official Site of The Los Angeles Dodgers: Official Info: Dodgers to host two Adult Baseball Camps at Dodgertown
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The instructors for both camps are Ralph Branca, Carl Erskine, Rick Monday, Burt Hooton, Jerry Reuss, Reggie Smith, Dave Wallace, Maury Wills, Steve Yeager, and Jeff Torborg. Also coaching in the January camp are Joe Pignatano and George Shuba while Roger Craig and Hall of Famer Duke Snider will be coaching the February camp.

Valley Magazine, February 2008 Issue (Magazine's First Issue)
"In the Ballpark"

"This spring, the Chaney High School baseball team will have a new home field in tribute to one of its own "Boys of Summer" - George "Shotgun" Shuba, a Valley native and Chaney High graduate who was a member of the historic 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers, the only team to ever claim a world championship title for Brooklyn."

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September 18, 2007
Borts Field Renamed in Honor of George "Shotgun" Shuba

Youngstown Ball Field Dedicated to Former Baseball Pro. The Borts Ball Field on the city's west side, will now be known as the George "Shotgun" Shuba Field.

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