How And When Astros Dusty Baker Invented The High Five?
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Fun fact: Dusty Baker invented the high five.Happy ! Fun fact: Dusty Baker invented the high five. "Happy #National HighFiveDay! Fun fact: Dusty Baker invented the high five." - @ Houston Astros Baker was originally drafted in the 26th round of the 1967 MLB Entry Draft by the . Although expectations weren't high, he more than exceeded what people thought he would turn out to be. Although he was quiet for his first 4 years in the MLB, Baker really came into his own in 1972. In that season, he hit 76 RBIs in 127 games, to compliment his .321 batting average. It wasn't until 1977, five years later, that Baker really changed the game. After hitting his 30th and final home run of the year, Baker crossed home plate where he was greeted by the outstretched hand of Glenn Burke, who was in the on-deck circle. On this date in 1977, Dusty Baker hit his 30th home run of the season and was greeted at home plate by his teammate, Glenn Burke, with his hand in the air.
Baker, not knowing what to do, slapped Burke’s hand, and thus the high five was born!On this date in 1977, Dusty Baker hit his 30th home run of the season and was greeted at home plate by his teammate, Glenn Burke, with his hand in the air. Baker, not knowing what to do, slapped Burke’s hand, and thus the high five was born! "On this date in 1977, Dusty Baker hit his 30th home run of the season and was greeted at home plate by his teammate, Glenn Burke, with his hand in the air. Baker, not knowing what to do, slapped Burke’s hand, and thus the high five was born!" - @ Baseball Quotes Dusty Baker slapped Burke's hand, and the rest is history. Although not many people know it, Baker is largely attributed to popularizing - if not inventing - the "High Five" gesture in modern sports. Now that's pretty cool.
How And When Astros Dusty Baker Invented The High Five
Division Series - Seattle Mariners v Houston Astros - Game One Dusty Baker is the manager of the best team in the AL, the Houston . This season, he became the winningest African-American in MLB history. Dusty Baker began managing in the MLB all the way back in 1993, when he took over the position with the . Nearly 30 years later, he is as good as ever. Baker has compiled an impressive record of 840-715 over the course of his managerial career. While many fans will know Baker for his superior managerial abilities, some may have forgotten that he was also a formidable player. Both for his skills and his contributions to the way we all interact with each other today. Happy !Fun fact: Dusty Baker invented the high five.Happy ! Fun fact: Dusty Baker invented the high five. "Happy #National HighFiveDay! Fun fact: Dusty Baker invented the high five." - @ Houston Astros Baker was originally drafted in the 26th round of the 1967 MLB Entry Draft by the . Although expectations weren't high, he more than exceeded what people thought he would turn out to be. Although he was quiet for his first 4 years in the MLB, Baker really came into his own in 1972. In that season, he hit 76 RBIs in 127 games, to compliment his .321 batting average. It wasn't until 1977, five years later, that Baker really changed the game. After hitting his 30th and final home run of the year, Baker crossed home plate where he was greeted by the outstretched hand of Glenn Burke, who was in the on-deck circle. On this date in 1977, Dusty Baker hit his 30th home run of the season and was greeted at home plate by his teammate, Glenn Burke, with his hand in the air.
Baker, not knowing what to do, slapped Burke’s hand, and thus the high five was born!On this date in 1977, Dusty Baker hit his 30th home run of the season and was greeted at home plate by his teammate, Glenn Burke, with his hand in the air. Baker, not knowing what to do, slapped Burke’s hand, and thus the high five was born! "On this date in 1977, Dusty Baker hit his 30th home run of the season and was greeted at home plate by his teammate, Glenn Burke, with his hand in the air. Baker, not knowing what to do, slapped Burke’s hand, and thus the high five was born!" - @ Baseball Quotes Dusty Baker slapped Burke's hand, and the rest is history. Although not many people know it, Baker is largely attributed to popularizing - if not inventing - the "High Five" gesture in modern sports. Now that's pretty cool.