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Diamond_Dog

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5. Not trying to out-do your story Auggie

Reply to Auggie (Original post)

Fri Feb 23, 2024, 06:38 PM

Feb 2024

But here’s a bit of history about Jackie Robinson and Youngstown, Ohio native George Shuba. The handshake statue is on Walnut St. in Youngstown OH. Ten minutes from my house.

It boggles my mind that just shaking a man’s hand to congratulate him on a home run was such a controversial thing.

https://youngstownohio.gov/robinson-shuba

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That was a beautiful moment. Thanks for sharing, Auggie. brer cat Feb 2024 #1

You are welcome Auggie Feb 2024 #3

What a great story! Diamond_Dog Feb 2024 #2

Yes. I just had to share it here. Auggie Feb 2024 #4

Not trying to out-do your story Auggie Diamond_Dog Feb 2024 #5

Thanks for sharing Auggie Feb 2024 #6

nice. pansypoo53219 Feb 2024 #7