Which professional team first introduced the “high five”?
New York Yankees
Dallas Cowboys
Boston Celtics
Los Angeles Dodgers
While plenty of people have high-fived before, few are aware of its intriguing history. Its origin can be traced back to Glenn Burke, an outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who spontaneously high-fived fellow teammate Dusty Baker during a baseball game in 1977. After Dusty hit a home run, his rookie teammate eagerly awaited his arrival as he crossed home plate. In a moment of excitement, Glenn instinctively raised his arm high in the air, leaving Dusty unsure of how to respond, so he slapped it. Recounting the moment, Baker said, “It seemed like the thing to do.” And the rest, as they say, is history…
The correct answer is Los Angeles Dodgers.