Jackie Robinson is Greeted by George Shuba After Hitting a Home Run in his First Game with the Montreal Royals 1946
Description
A slide of a black-and-white photograph of Jackie Robinson’s first minor league game, playing for the Montreal Royals of the International League on April 18, 1946. Robinson is crossing home plate and is shaking hands with George Shuba of the Royals after hitting a home run. Robinson and Shuba are wearing the road uniforms of the Montreal Royals. The game is during the day. Dick Bouknight catcher for the Jersey City Giants and umpire Artie Gore are also in the photo. Bouknight is standing in profile with his hands on his hips behind Shuba, and Gore is in the background in foul territory. The grandstands are full of fans, and bunting is visible in the background.
Player(s)
Robinson, Jackie, 1919-1972; Shuba, George, 1924-2014; Bouknight, Dick, 1919-1995
Team(s)
Montreal - IL; Jersey City - IL
League(s)
International League (Baseball league)
Picture Date
April 18, 1946
Subject
Hall of famers; Infielders (Baseball); African American baseball players; Minor league baseball; Home runs (Baseball); Catchers (Baseball); Baseball umpires; Handshaking
Source
Bettmann
Stadium
Roosevelt Stadium
Location
Jersey City (N.J.)
Folder Name / Binder
Slides A-Z: Rob-Rus
Photographer
Unknown
Media Type
Slides (photographs)