YOUNGSTOWN - ESPN cameras were in Youngstown Tuesday to highlight the Robinson-Shuba Handshake statue and the story behind it. 

The ESPN piece is set to air shortly before April 18. The date is the 75th anniversary of the 1946 handshake of Jackie Robinson -- the first African American to play in the modern minor and major baseball leagues -- and George Shuba, his white teammate from Youngstown. 

The Robinson-Shuba story is part of ESPN's Black History Always content. The story will debut on The Undefeated digital hub and air across ESPN media platforms, according to officials with the Robinson-Shuba Commemorative Statue Project. 

"We're very excited about seeing the statue and the City of Youngstown in the national spotlight again," said Greg Gulas, former Youngstown State University sports information director and co-chair of the statue committee. "The Robinson-Shuba handshake marked a monumental moment in American history, and we're glad to see it drawing the high-level recognition it deserves."

The committee had hoped to dedicate the statue on April 18 in Wean Park but postponed the event due to coronavirus concerns. The group expects to decide by mid-May on a new date in late summer. 

More information about the statue project can be found by clicking here.