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Tuesday,
October 7, 2008
Shuba Recalls Glory Days
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."
Sunday,
July 20, 2008
‘Shotgun’ Shuba returns to Brooklyn
Brooklyn
Cyclones Homepage
"George “Shotgun” Shuba,
a member of the Dodgers’ 1955 World Championship team, was back
in Brooklyn on Sunday — and, of course, the conversation centered
around Jackie Robinson."
(Click
Here to Read More)
Straight From The Bleachers: Handshake
of the Century
"Most ballplayers are remembered for clutch hits, spectacular catches
or milestone home runs. Not George “Shotgun” Shuba."
(Click
Here to Read More)
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
(Click Here for Article)
The Official Site of The Los Angeles Dodgers: Official Info: Dodgers to host two Adult Baseball Camps at Dodgertown
(Click Here for Article)
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.
Friday,
January 4, 2008
"Brooklyn Baseball Club welcomes former Dodger 'Shotgun' Shuba"
Yakima Herald Republic Online - Yakima, Washington News (Click Here for Article)
Friday, January 19th, Yakima Convention Center (Click Here for Flyer)
Former Brooklyn Dodger Spending the Weekend in Yakima - KNDO-TV- msnbc.com
YAKIMA, Wash.--George Shuba is a former outfielder for the Brooklyn Dodgers. As much as he is known for his achievement on the diamond, he is even more famous for shaking the hand of Jackie Robinson.
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."
In the Ballpark | Articles & Archives | Valley Magazine
Tuesday,
January 2, 2008
"Historic Moment Captured in Photo"
Former Brooklyn Dodger George "Shotgun" Shuba and his son have secured the rights to a photo picturing a handshake that helped break baseball's color barrier.
Recent News
George "Shotgun" Shuba Will Be An Honored Guest At Canal Park On August 17 - OurSports Central
"Cubs Honor Jackie Robinson," Florida State League: News
JACKIE ROBINSON BALLPARK HERITAGE DAY AUG. 25
"The 'Jack' becomes living museum for night"--Sports - newsjournalonline.com
Articles
Jackie
Robinson: Montreal Royals
"Shuba is recognized often for being in one of the most famous
photographs taken of Jackie Robinson. After the Montreal Royals wrapped
up spring training in Daytona Beach, the team went north to play its
regular minor league season opening game in Jersey City, New Jersey..."
Handshake
of the Century
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Baseball
Digest, October 2006, Vol. 65, No. 8, pg. 60-63 "Former Dodger recalls Opener of the 1953 World Series when
he became the first National League player to pinch-hit homer
in the Fall Classic." |
The
Hudson Reporter - A magic moment in black and white George 'Shotgun'
Shuba remembers Jackie Robinson, his former teammate
"When Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier George Shurba watched
from the on-deck circle. When Robinson crossed home plate after hitting
a home run, it was Shurba who was the first to shake his hand. It's
a moment that has been immortalized by an amazing and historically important
photograph..."
YSUsports.com: Shuba's Handshake, Jackie Robinson's Debut to be Honored Tomorrow
"Sixty years ago to the day tomorrow, Youngstown
native George Shuba's handshake with Jackie Robinson symbolized the
breakdown of professional baseball's racial barrier. That handshake
and Robinson's professional debut will be celebrated tomorrow as Shuba
will throw out the first pitch prior to Youngstown State's game with
Cleveland State at 3 p.m."
Robinson's
heroics remembered 60 years later
OTTAWA - The two old men were not always this age, of course, although
despite their hearing aids they remain hale and hearty into their 80s.
"George (Shotgun) Shuba and Jean-Pierre Roy were once front-row witnesses to one of the prouder moments in Montreal's history, when the city welcomed Jackie Robinson in 1946 for a test run on his way to breaking Major League Baseball's colour barrier the following year with the Brooklyn Dodgers."
Sons
of Steve Garvey: George "Shotgun" Shuba
"Playing for the Montreal team in the Dodgers' organization, a very young George Shuba — he was 21 at the time — was waiting to bat and did what came naturally when his teammate, Jackie Robinson, crossed home plate after hitting his first home run."
The Universal Cynic: July 2006: Lynx/Jackie Robinson promo
LYNX TO HOST TRIBUTE TO JACKIE ROBINSON ON JULY 23RD
Former Teammates Of Legendary Baseball Star To Be On Hand For Pre-Game
Ceremony
"OTTAWA - The Ottawa Lynx announced today that on Sunday, July 23rd they will be holding a special tribute to Jackie Robinson as part of their 1:05 pm game against the Norfolk Tides."
Brooklyn Papers Cyclones Coverage: "Old - Bums - Sound Off on a New Field"
"Four
members of the 1955 Dodgers were at Keyspan Park on Saturday, July 23,
and shared their thoughts with the media in the Keyspan Park Gallery,
and later with fans as the players signed autographs on the ballpark
concourse..."
"Outfielder George “Shotgun” Shuba, a left-handed batter, was used mainly as a pinch hitter, and hit .275 during the 1955 season. The World Series win would be his last game in the majors. He was 11 for 29 as a pinch hitter in 1955, a .383 average."
LordGlossary: Brooklyn Dodgers
"A tribute to the legendary handshake between Jackie Robinson and George 'Shotgun' Shuba on April 18, 1946. It was the handshake that broke the barriers in baseball and changed sports in the US forever."
Taipei Times: "Jackie Robinson Reminds US How Far They've Come"
By Dave Anderson
NY TIMES NEWS SERVICE, NEW YORK
Tuesday, Apr 18, 2006, Page 19
"Nobody gives it a second thought when it happens now, but 60 years ago on Tuesday, organized baseball had its first black-white home-run handshake."
Ottawa
Lynx: 9/1/2006-10/1/2006: "Retiring no. 42"
"How are they going to pull this one off? When I first heard of the Lynx plan to honor Jackie Robinson by retiring his number on July 23, I confess that I was somewhat cynical. How is this going to be made relevant for people in Ottawa - after all, what connection did we have with Jackie Robinson?"
Staten Island Yankees: "SI Yanks Honor Jackie Robinson"
Minor League Baseball Features: Remembering Jackie Robinson
Toledo Mud Hens: "George Shuba Here On September 3rd"
Sports Collectors Daily - Historic Moment Captured in Photo: 1/2/2007
Providing inspiration while helping CAPERS' cause: The Morning Call Online
OWU Online | Connect2 OWU | Gripping Memories
Rotary District 6600: Handshake of the Century
Legacy of Robinson's minor league debut lives - Baseball - MSNBC.com
Daytona Beach News-Journal Online -- Special Report: "Thrust onto Center Stage"
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