How one handshake in 1946 has led to a new commemorative statue in Youngstown
In this 21 news podcast, reporter Sydney Cantey discusses how a handshake in 1946 is now being commemorated in Youngstown. Sydney speaks with Ernie Brown, co-chair of the Robinson-Shuba Commemorative Statue committee.
The 1946 handshake between Jackie Robinson, the first African-American Major League Baseball player, and George “Shotgun” Shuba, his white teammate from Youngstown was created to inspire better relations among people of different racial backgrounds.
The statue which will have an unveiling and dedication of the Robinson-Shuba Commemorative Statue has been scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday, July 17 in Wean Park.
Listen up to hear how the statue came to be.