The High Five (2014)

07/23/2014 (US) • Documentary • 11m

Overview

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.

The High Five (2014)

07/23/2014 (US) • 11m

Documentary

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Glenn Burke

Self

Dusty Baker

Self

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

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Keywords

sports

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