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The High Five 2014 Directed by Mike Jacobs

On October 2nd, 1977 Dusty Baker hit his 30th homerun of the season. As Baker rounded the bases, an excited rookie named Glenn Burke met him at home plate, raised his arm high in the air and slapped Baker's hand. It was the first high five recorded in the history of sports. A year later, Burke was forced out of baseball amid rumours of his sexual orientation.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gnere Documentary
Production Company ESPN Films
Release Date 23 July 2014
11 mins
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