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George Recalls the Handshake

"Batting second in the Royals lineup, Robinson grounded out to shortstop on a full-count pitch in the top of the first inning. It was the only out he would make all day. In the third inning, with Montreal leading by a run, Tom Tatum and George Shuba reached base in front of Robinson, who again worked the count to 3-and-2. "I swung at the next pitch with everything I had," he recounted. "There was a crack like a rifle shot in my ears. The ball sailed some 340 feet and disappeared over the left-field fence. Tatum and Shuba trotted home ahead of me. Once again those Jersey City fans cheered and applauded, and when I crossed home plate, George Shuba was waiting for me."

'That's the way to hit that ball, Jackie,' Shuba said. 'That's the old ball game right there.' He shook my hand."

(Click Here to Listen to Shuba recall the event)