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Bookmark or Share- The True Story Of The Baseball Player Who Invented The High FiveIt was October 2, 1977 and the baseball season was coming to an end when Dusty Baker, a left fielder for the Dodgers, hit his 30th home run. And as Baker approached home plate, Glenn Burke, an outfielder and the next at bat, raised his hand over his head. The high five was born.
- High five - WikipediaThe high five is a hand gesture whereby two people simultaneously raise one hand and slap the flat of their palm against the other. [2] The gesture is often preceded verbally by a phrase like "Give me five", "High five", or "Up top".
- ‘high five’: origin and cultural background – word historiesThe latest expression of jubilation is the “high five,” in which athletes who have done something extraordinary slap hands with arms extended over their heads. It turns out that the “high five” originated with the University of Louisville basketball team, last year’s NCAA champion.
- Who Invented the High Five? Story of the Golden GestureThe high five’s modern version, with its vertical trajectory, mirrors the rise of sportsmanship and camaraderie in the late 20th century USA. This gesture transcended mere celebration, morphing into a universal emblem of shared success and social bonding.
- How to High Five: 12 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHowTo high five someone, start by bringing your dominant hand up and back like you're about to throw a baseball. Then, when you and your partner are ready, swing your hand forward and make contact with their hand so both of your palms meet and make a smacking sound.
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