The High Five
2014•11m•6.0•Released
Documentary
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.
Director
Mike Jacobs
Languages
English
Studio
ESPN Films
Cast
Glenn Burke
Self
Dusty Baker
Self
Production
Company
ESPN Films
Producer
Barry Jenkins
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