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| 1946 |
In a game against the Jersey Giants at Roosevelt Stadium, Montreal Royals' on-deck batter George Shuba congratulates Jackie Robinson with a handshake after his teammate hits his first professional home run. The gesture will become known as 'A Handshake for the Century' because the deed marks the first time a white player publicly acknowledges the accomplishment of a black teammate. Photo courtesy of Mike Shuba
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| 2001 | After a 4-10 start, former Royals skipper Hal McRae replaces Larry Rothschild as the Devil Rays' manager. The team's first and only pilot, Rothschild, finished last for three consecutive years, compiling a 205-294 record for the expansion team. |
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