- Born
- Died
- Birth nameGeorge Thomas Shuba
- Nickname
- Shotgun
- George Shuba was an American professional baseball player. He was an outfielder for the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1948-1955 and played in 3 World Series. Shuba is remembered for an AP photo of his handshake at home plate with Jackie Robinson who was crossing the plate after a home run for the minor league Montreal Royals on April 18, 1946 that became an iconic image for the acceptance of black players in American professional sports.
- IMDb mini biography by: Owen Scott, III
- SpouseKathryn(? - September 29, 2014) (his death, 3 children)
- Utility outfielder for the Brooklyn Dodgers (1948-1950, 1952-1955). Member of the 1955 World Series champion Dodgers.
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