Did you know that current Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker and his teammate Glenn Burke invented the High Five as members of the Dodgers on October 2, 1977?
In the latest edition of “A Bro U Need To Know” Rob Parker tells the story of former Dodgers outfielder Glenn Burke, with the help of author Andrew Maraniss. As you’ll find out in Maraniss’ book “Singled Out,” Burke was MLB’s first openly gay player. He and teammate Dusty Baker, combined to invent the high five in 1977.
