How MLB legend Dusty Baker s home run celebration gave rise to the most famous sporting gesture of all
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Seriously.Dusty Baker is so old that he invented the high-five.Seriously. "Dusty Baker is so old that he invented the high-five. Seriously." - MLB Deadline News, Twitter On the last day of the regular season that year, Dusty Baker of the Dodgers hit a deep-off J.R. Richard from the . It was a magical sporting moment and boded well for the Dodgers, who were triumphantly heading into the playoffs. Burke stood on the deck waiting for Baker to run around the bases and return to home plate. He raised his hands in the air and over his head to greet Baker, who returned the gesture by smacking his hand. From there, the story goes, the high five went ricocheting around the world, and the rest was history. The high five came naturally and was an extension of Burke’s charismatic personality. He was regarded as the soul of the Dodgers clubhouse at the tender age of 24. Sports agent Abdul-Jalil al-Hakim spoke to in 2020 about Burke, who was a childhood friend and said: "He was a joyous, gregarious person. He could high-five you without necessarily going through the motion with his hand."
However, a World Series win as a manager would be a nice cherry on top.
Dusty Baker's legacy is set in gold regardless of what happens next.However, a World Series win as a manager would be a nice cherry on top. “Dusty Baker's legacy is set in gold regardless of what happens next. However, a World Series win as a manager would be a nice cherry on top. ” - The Athletic, Twitter While age is catching up to Dusty, his legend will live on forever in the league. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found
How MLB legend Dusty Baker s home run celebration gave rise to the most famous sporting gesture of all
Manager Dusty Baker #12 of the Washington Nationals waves during player introductions before game three of the National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on October 10, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. Whoever invented the high five, or the clap of two hands, is a genius. While there is plenty of debate surrounding exactly who its creator was, conventional wisdom suggests that it originated between and Glenn Burke of the at Dodger Stadium on October 2, 1977. Dusty Baker is so old that he invented the high-five.Seriously.Dusty Baker is so old that he invented the high-five.Seriously. "Dusty Baker is so old that he invented the high-five. Seriously." - MLB Deadline News, Twitter On the last day of the regular season that year, Dusty Baker of the Dodgers hit a deep-off J.R. Richard from the . It was a magical sporting moment and boded well for the Dodgers, who were triumphantly heading into the playoffs. Burke stood on the deck waiting for Baker to run around the bases and return to home plate. He raised his hands in the air and over his head to greet Baker, who returned the gesture by smacking his hand. From there, the story goes, the high five went ricocheting around the world, and the rest was history. The high five came naturally and was an extension of Burke’s charismatic personality. He was regarded as the soul of the Dodgers clubhouse at the tender age of 24. Sports agent Abdul-Jalil al-Hakim spoke to in 2020 about Burke, who was a childhood friend and said: "He was a joyous, gregarious person. He could high-five you without necessarily going through the motion with his hand."
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Dusty plied his trade in the MLB for 19 years as a player, most notably with the Los Angeles Dodgers. During that time, he was a two-time All-Star, won two Silver Slugger Awards and a Gold Glove Award. He also became the first NLCS MVP, which he received during the 1977 National League Championship Series. He made three World Series appearances, winning one in 1981. Manager Dusty Baker Jr. #12 of the Houston Astros before a game against the Oakland Athletics at Minute Maid Park on October 01, 2021 in Houston, Texas. Dusty is currently the manager of the Houston Astros and has been a manager in the league for roughly 30 years. He is the first manager in major league history to lead five different teams to division titles and the first African-American manager with 2,000 victories. He is also the oldest manager to reach the World Series. Dusty Baker's legacy is set in gold regardless of what happens next.However, a World Series win as a manager would be a nice cherry on top.
Dusty Baker's legacy is set in gold regardless of what happens next.However, a World Series win as a manager would be a nice cherry on top. “Dusty Baker's legacy is set in gold regardless of what happens next. However, a World Series win as a manager would be a nice cherry on top. ” - The Athletic, Twitter While age is catching up to Dusty, his legend will live on forever in the league. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found